cytokinin

/ˈsaɪdəˌkaɪnɪn/
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Definitions of cytokinin
  1. noun
    any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
    synonyms: kinin
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    type of:
    growth regulator, phytohormone, plant hormone
    (botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
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