phytostimulation

noun

A form of phytoremediation in which microbial activity near the roots is increased

OriginEnglish stimulation ← Ancient Greek φῠτόν (phŭtón) →
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Meanings

nounphytostimulation (plural phytostimulations)

plural phytostimulations

  1. biologyA form of phytoremediation in which microbial activity near the roots is increased

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekφῠτός (phŭtós)
  2. Ancient Greekφῠτόν (phŭtón)
  3. Englishphyto-
  4. Englishstimulation
  5. Englishphytostimulation

From phyto- + stimulation.

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APA

phytostimulation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phytostimulation

MLA

“phytostimulation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phytostimulation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phytostimulation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phytostimulation.

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