Abscissin

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈæb.sÉ™.sÉ™n/, /æbˈsɪs.É™n/

Alternative forms

• abscisin

Origin

abscission + -in

Noun

1. (biochemistry, dated) A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.

Usage notes

In recent years this term has been replaced by abscisic acid

Anagrams

• abscisins