Definition of "abscise" [abscise]

To cut off; remove. (verb-transitive)
To shed by abscission. (verb-intransitive)

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Use "abscise" in a sentence

"And once the hormone level reaches to a certain point, that induces the organ shed, basically, the leaves or the fruits or flower petals or whatever it is that can abscise from their tree or plant."

Words like "abscise"

abscised abscises abscising cast

cast-off chop off cut-off drop

lop off shake off shed throw

throw-off throwaway