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morphactin

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[mawr-fak-tin] / mɔrˈfæk tɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

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

Etymology

Origin of morphactin

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

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