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vernalize
[ vur-nl-ahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, ver·nal·ized, ver·nal·iz·ing.
- to shorten the growth period of (a plant) by chilling or other special treatment of it, its seeds, or its bulbs.
vernalize
/ ˈvɜːnəˌlaɪz /
verb
- to subject ungerminated or germinating seeds to low temperatures, which is essential for many (plants) of temperate environments to ensure germination in some species and flowering in others
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Derived Forms
- ˌvernaliˈzation, noun
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Other Words From
- vernal·i·zation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vernalize1
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