Germination: meaning, definitions and examples

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germination

 

[ ˌdʒɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

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