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ethephon
[ eth-uh-fon ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a solid compound, C 2 H 6 ClO 3 P, used as a growth regulator to accelerate the ripening of tomatoes, citrus fruit, apples, and other crops.
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The pesticide, later found to be Ethephon 2, is used to ripen fruits like cantaloupes and blackberries.
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