Pronunciation: /æbˈsɪʒ.ən/
noun the act of cutting off or removal, especially of leaves, flowers, or fruits from a plant
A1 Plants undergo abscission to shed old leaves and make room for new growth.
A2 The process of abscission allows trees to drop their fruit when it is ripe.
B1 Abscission is a natural process that helps plants conserve energy during the winter months.
B2 Researchers are studying the molecular mechanisms behind abscission in order to improve crop yields.
C1 The abscission zone is where the plant cells break down to facilitate the shedding of leaves.
C2 Abscission is a complex process involving the activation of specific genes and enzymes.
formal The process of abscission is crucial for plants to shed leaves or fruits.
informal Plants drop leaves and fruits through abscission.
slang Plants do some self-pruning through abscission.
figurative Sometimes in life, we need to practice abscission by letting go of things that no longer serve us.
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