🍂abscission

noun
/æbˈsɪʒən/

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example Sentences

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

Synonyms

shedding, separation, detachment, removal, dropping

Antonyms

attachment, adhesion, union

Collocations

leaf abscission, fruit abscission, abscission layer

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