CYTOKININ

kinin, cytokinin

(noun) any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cytokinin (plural cytokinins)

(hormone) Any of a class of plant hormones involved in cell growth and division

Source: Wiktionary



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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.

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