germina

/dʒɛrˈmaɪnə, -ˈmɪnə/

Definitions

1. verb

to sprout or germinate, especially the seed of a plant

“The farmer noticed that the seeds began to germina in the soil.”

2. noun

a substance that stimulates the growth of plants, such as a chemical that causes seeds to germinate

“The farmer applied a germina to the seeds to help them grow faster.”

Synonyms

  • germinate
  • sprout

Antonyms

  • atrophy
  • wilt