abasio

/ˌæbəˈsioʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in botany, referring to the removal or falling off of leaves or petals from a plant.

“The abasio of the rose plant was a natural process that occurred at the end of its blooming season.”

Synonyms

  • abscission
  • shedding

Antonyms

  • growing
  • maintenance