anantherate

/ˌænənˈθɛrɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the anthers from a flower, especially for use in making dyes or perfumes

“The botanist anantherated the flowers to collect the pollen for further analysis.”

2. noun

the act of removing the anthers from a flower

“The process of anantheration is a crucial step in making traditional dyes.”

Synonyms

  • deanther
  • deantherize

Antonyms

  • antherate
  • antherization