Word Study
auxin
CIDE DICTIONARY
auxin, n.
a substance which, in small concentrations, promotes root formation, bud growth, or certain other processes such as fruit ripening or leaf drop in plants. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
auxin, n. a plant hormone that regulates growth.
Etymology
G f. Gk auxo increase + -IN
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