auxin

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek αὐξάνειν (auxánein, to grow).

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Noun

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auxin (countable and uncountable, plural auxins)

  1. (botany, biochemistry) A class of plant growth substance (often called phytohormones or plant hormones) which play an essential role in coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in the plant life cycle.

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