English / word
abscission
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the natural shedding or detachment of parts of a plant, typically dead leaves or ripe fruit
In context
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The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
Synonyms
separation,removal,shedding
Antonyms
attachment,union,adhesion
Collocations
leaf abscission,fruit abscission,abscission zone