GERMINATION
germination
(noun) the origin of some development; “the germination of their discontent”
germination, sprouting
(noun) the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
germination (countable and uncountable, plural germinations)
The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.
Usage notes
• Not to be confused with gemination.
Source: Wiktionary
Ger`mi*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. germinatio: cf. F. germination.]
Definition: The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth in a seed or plant; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable. Germination apparatus, an apparatus for malting grain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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