kinin meaning

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kinin (noun): any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves.

Definition of kinin

  1. any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves

    Synonyms: cytokinin

    Type of: phytohormone

Word lists: words starting with KI · words ending in IN · 5-letter words

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