abscission

UK
/əbˈsɪʃ.ən/
US
/æbˈsɪʒ.ən/
abscissionnoun
abscissions
Pl.
Translations
The abscission of leaves is a natural process in autumn.
Отделение листьев - это естественный процесс осенью.
The abscission of fruit can be caused by environmental stress.
Опадение плодов может быть вызвано стрессом окружающей среды.
Additional translations
Definitions
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically dead leaves and ripe fruit.
The abscission of leaves in autumn is a common phenomenon in deciduous trees.
The act of cutting off or removing something.
The surgeon performed an abscission of the damaged tissue to prevent further infection.
abscissionadjective
UK
/əbˈsɪʃ.ən/
US
/æbˈsɪʒ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "abscission layer").
Definitions
Relating to or involved in the process of abscission.
The abscission layer cells were examined under a microscope.