adustiosis
noun
adus·ti·o·sis
\ə-ˌdə-stē-ˈō-səs\
Definition of adustiosis
adustioses
\ə-ˌdə-stē-ˈō-ˌsēz\: a physiological breakdown of the rind of citrus fruit (as lemons) causing a reddish discoloration —called also red blotch
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Origin and Etymology of adustiosis
New Latin, from Latin adustus + -i- + -osis
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