vernalize

1 of 2

transitive verb (1)

ver·​nal·​ize ˈvər-nə-ˌlīz 

-ed/-ing/-s

: to make vernal : give freshness to

vernalize

2 of 2

transitive verb (2)

ver·​nal·​ize ˈvər-nə-ˌlīz 

-ed/-ing/-s

: to hasten the flowering and fruiting of (plants) by treating seeds, bulbs, or seedlings by a method (as exposing sometimes partially sprouted seed to low or high temperatures for a period) that induces a shortening of the vegetative period : jarovize

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Transitive verb (2)

International Scientific Vocabulary vernal + -ize

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• analyze
• anywise
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