Scarification
Pronunciation: /ˈskɑɹˈaɪˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/
Scarification (noun)
- The process of making small cuts on seeds or plant surfaces to help them grow better.
- A method of creating small wounds on the skin for medical or cosmetic reasons.
Examples
- Scarification helps seeds germinate faster by breaking their hard outer shell.
- Scarification can improve skin texture by removing the top layer of skin.
Common collocations: perform scarification, use scarification, undergo scarification, apply scarification