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strigolactone.

Any of a family of terpenoid lactones that stimulate germination in parasitic plants of the genus Striga, and that inhibit shoot branching.

13 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any of a family of terpenoid lactones that stimulate germination in parasitic plants of the genus Striga, and that inhibit shoot branching.

    uncountable · usually
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From Striga + lactone.

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