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abscission

noun

/æbˈsɪʒən/

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

shedding, separation, detachment, removal, dropping

attachment, adhesion, union

leaf abscission, fruit abscission, abscission layer

A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time interva...

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds an...

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

The practice of giving unfair advantages to relatives, especially in jobs or positions of power.