ABSCISIC

Etymology

Adjective

abscisic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to abscisic acid or its derivatives. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

Source: Wiktionary



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CONVULSIVE

(adjective) affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; ā€œconvulsive motionsā€; ā€œhis body made a spasmodic jerkā€; ā€œspastic movementsā€


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