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indehiscent

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective indehiscent has 1 sense
  1. indehiscent - (of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
    Antonym:
    dehiscent

Definitions from the Web

Indehiscent

Description:

Indehiscent is an adjective that describes something that does not naturally open up or split open to release its contents.

Senses:

  • Botany: Referring to a fruit or seed that does not naturally split open to release its seeds.
  • Chemistry: Pertaining to a substance that does not rupture or burst open.

Sample sentences:

  1. The pinecone is an example of an indehiscent fruit that remains closed until the seeds are ripe.
  2. The capsule of the poppy plant is indehiscent, meaning it does not burst open on its own to release its numerous tiny seeds.
  3. The indehiscent nature of the cactus fruit allows it to survive in arid environments as it retains its seeds until the right conditions occur for germination.
  4. Some plants have indehiscent seeds that rely on animals to eat the fruit and disperse the seeds through their droppings.
  5. In chemistry, an indehiscent container is often used to store volatile substances to prevent accidental explosions.

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