morphactin
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morphactin — noun Etymology: probably from morph + active + 1 in Date: 1966 any of several synthetic fluorine containing compounds that tend to produce morphological changes and suppress growth in plants … New Collegiate Dictionary
morphactin — /mawr fak tin/, n. Biochem. any of various synthetic compounds, derived from fluorine and carboxylic acid, that regulate the growth and development of plants. [1965 70; prob. MORPH + ACT(IVE) or ACT(IVATE) + IN2] * * * … Universalium
morphactin — mor·phac·tin … English syllables
morphactin — mȯrˈfaktə̇n noun ( s) Etymology: probably from International Scientific Vocabulary morph + act (from Latin actus motion) + in more at act : any of several synthetic fluorine containing compounds that tend to produce morphological changes and… … Useful english dictionary
