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abscission zone

Noun CEFR B2
æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩ ˈzoʊn

Definitions

The area in a plant's leaf, stem, or fruit stalk, where the abscission layer if formed along with weakened sclerenchyma, absent collenchyma, and dense cytoplasm.

Equivalents

Portuguêszona de abscisão

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

absconce abscondancy Absconded abscondee abscondence absconder

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