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dehiscent
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective dehiscent has 1 sense
  1. dehiscent - (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
    Antonym:     indehiscent

Definitions from the Web

Term: dehiscent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

  1. Botany: Bursting open at maturity to release the contents, such as seeds or spores.
  2. Medicine: Referring to wounds, incisions, or surgical sites that open up or split apart.

Usage:

  1. The dehiscent fruits of the pea plant burst open to disperse their seeds.
  2. The dehiscent nature of this surgical wound requires immediate medical attention.
  3. The wildflower's dehiscent seed pods pop open when touched, spreading their seeds far and wide.

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