Dehiscence

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈhɪzˈsiˈɛnˈˌsii/

Dehiscence (noun)

  1. The process where a plant part splits open to release seeds or spores.

Examples

  • Dehiscence occurs when the seed pod splits open.
  • Dehiscence is when a seed pod opens to release seeds.

Common collocations: seed pod, plant reproduction, natural process

Synonyms of Dehiscence

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dehiscence

  • The opposite of dehiscence, indicating something is closed.