Abscission
01
abscission, separation
the deliberate or natural removal of a part from a whole, especially through cutting, separation, or detachment
Exempel
The treaty marked the formal abscission of the disputed territory.
Fördraget markerade den formella abscissionen av det omtvistade territoriet.
02
abscission, naturligt avfall
a botanical process in which a plant naturally sheds parts such as leaves, petals, or fruit, typically after forming a protective layer of scar tissue at the base
Exempel
Drought stress can accelerate abscission of leaves.
Torkstress kan påskynda abscissionen av löv.
