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ethephon
[ eth-uh-fon ]
/ ˈɛθ əˌfɒn /
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noun Chemistry.
a solid compound, C2H6ClO3P, used as a growth regulator to accelerate the ripening of tomatoes, citrus fruit, apples, and other crops.
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