absciss layer

UK/ˈæb.sɪs ˈleɪ.ɚ/US/ˈæb.sɪs /US/ˈleɪ.ɚ/US/ˈleɪ.ə/

A form of abscission layer — A layer of cells in a plant that differ from those above and below, and contain abundant starch and dense cytoplasm, which upon disorganization, begin the process of abscission, or the natural separation of the leaf from the rest of the plant.

First used since the late 19ᵗʰ century
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Meanings

nounabsciss layer (plural absciss layers)

plural absciss layers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of abscission layerFirst known use since the late 19ᵗʰ century
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