Germination: meaning, definitions and examples
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germination
[ ˌdʒɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən ]
plant growth
The process by which a seed begins to grow into a new plant. It involves the rehydration of the seed and the activation of metabolic processes.
Synonyms
development, growth, sprouting
Examples of usage
- The germination of seeds is essential for the growth of plants.
- Proper temperature and moisture are key factors in seed germination.
biology
The process of a dormant embryo in a seed becoming a seedling. It is triggered by environmental conditions such as water, temperature, and light.
Synonyms
plant propagation, seedling emergence
Examples of usage
- Germination is a crucial stage in the life cycle of plants.
- Scientists study the factors that affect the germination of seeds.
Translations
Translations of the word "germination" in other languages:
🇵🇹 germinação
🇮🇳 अंकुरण
🇩🇪 Keimung
🇮🇩 perkecambahan
🇺🇦 проростання
🇵🇱 kiełkowanie
🇯🇵 発芽 (はつが)
🇫🇷 germination
🇪🇸 germinación
🇹🇷 çimlenme
🇰🇷 발아 (bal-a)
🇸🇦 إنبات
🇨🇿 klíčení
🇸🇰 klíčenie
🇨🇳 发芽 (fāyá)
🇸🇮 kalitev
🇮🇸 spírun
🇰🇿 өсу
🇬🇪 ამონაყარი
🇦🇿 cücərmə
🇲🇽 germinación
Word origin
The term 'germination' originated from the Latin word 'germinare', meaning 'to sprout'. The concept of seed germination has been studied and documented for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations. Understanding the process of germination is fundamental to agriculture, horticulture, and botany.
See also: germ, germicidal, germicide, germinate, germs.