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disauxiny

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dis·​au·​xiny | \ diˈsȯksə̇nē \
plural -es

Definition of disauxiny

: a disturbance in auxin relations of plants sometimes associated with disease

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History and Etymology for disauxiny

dis- entry 1 + auxin + -y

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“Disauxiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disauxiny. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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