word
auxin
AWK-sin
ˈɔːksɪnListen
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Dictionary meaning
A plant hormone that promotes stem and root elongation, particularly in response to light.
History and origin
Greek — 'auxein' (to grow).
Examples
- Auxin causes plant stems to bend towards the light by stimulating growth on the shaded side.
Common mispronunciations
OWK-sinAWX-in
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