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abscission

/əbˈsɪʃ.ən/

/æbˈsɪʒ.ən/

Translations

abscissionnoun

abscissions

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.

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abscissionadjective

/əbˈsɪʃ.ən/

/æbˈsɪʒ.ən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "abscission layer").

abscissionnoun

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

Relating to or involved in the process of abscission.

The abscission layer cells were examined under a microscope.