gibberellin

/ˈdʒɪbəˌrɛlən/
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Definitions of gibberellin
  1. noun
    a plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth
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    types:
    gibberellic acid
    a crystalline acid associated with gibberellin
    type of:
    growth regulator, phytohormone, plant hormone
    (botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
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