auxin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A class of plant growth substance (often called phytohormones or plant hormones) which play an essential role in coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in the plant life cycle.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

auxin auxins

Etymology

From Ancient Greek αὐξάνω (auxánō, “to grow”) + -in.

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