ungesting

/ˈʌndʒɛs.tɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or destroy seeds or seed pods from a plant, especially to prevent them from spreading.

“The gardener had to ungesting the invasive plant species to prevent further growth.”

2. noun

the act of removing or destroying seeds or seed pods from a plant.

“The process of ungesting the plants was time-consuming and labor-intensive.”

Synonyms

  • dehiscent
  • dehiscing

Antonyms

  • seeding
  • sowing