abscissin

== English == === Alternative forms === abscisin === Etymology === From abscission + -in. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈæb.sə.sən/, /æbˈsɪs.ən/ === Noun === abscissin (usually uncountable, plural abscissins) (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 ==== Usage notes ==== In recent years this term has been replaced by abscisic acid ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === abscisins