falling number

noun

A standardized measure of sprout damage (undesirable germination of wheat kernels in wet conditions).

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FNHagberg number
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Meanings

nounfalling number (plural falling numbers)

plural falling numbers

  1. A standardized measure of sprout damage (undesirable germination of wheat kernels in wet conditions).

    Synonyms: FN, Hagberg number

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA standardized measure of sprout damage (undesirable germination of wheat kernels in wet conditions).

Similar
FNHagberg number
Also see
hagberg number
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APA

falling number. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/falling%20number

MLA

“falling number.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/falling%20number. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “falling number,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/falling%20number.

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