auxohormone

/ˌɔːksəˈhɔrˌmoʊn, ˌɔksɒ-/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance that stimulates the release of hormones, especially in plants.

“The plant responded to the auxohormone by producing more growth.”

Synonyms

  • hormone
  • phytohormone

Antonyms

  • inhibitor