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vernalization

ver·nal·ize
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vur-nl-ahyz]
    • /ˈvɜr nlˌaɪz/
    • /ˌvɜː.nə.laɪ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vur-nl-ahyz]
    • /ˈvɜr nlˌaɪz/

Definitions of vernalization word

  • verb with object vernalization to shorten the growth period of (a plant) by chilling or other special treatment of it, its seeds, or its bulbs. 1
  • noun vernalization The treatment of seeds or bulbs by exposure to low temperatures so as to decrease the vegetative period or to cause the plant to flower or bear fruit more quickly. 0

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Origin of vernalization

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; vernal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Vernalization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vernalization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vernalization usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with vernalization

  • what is vernalization in plants?
  • what is vernalization?

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