abscisic acid

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abscisic acid [ab′sis·ik ′as·əd]

(biochemistry)

C₁₆H₂₀O₄A plant hormone produced by fruits and leaves that promotes abscission and dormancy and retards vegetative growth. Abbreviated ABA. Formerly known as abscisin.

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