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morphactin

[ mawr-fak-tin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. any of various synthetic compounds, derived from fluorine and carboxylic acid, that regulate the growth and development of plants.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of morphactin1

1965–70; probably morph- + act(ive) or act(ivate) + -in 2

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