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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lee-lop-uh-thee, al-uh-lop-]
- /ə liˈlɒp ə θi, ˌæl əˈlɒp-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-lee-lop-uh-thee, al-uh-lop-]
- /ə liˈlɒp ə θi, ˌæl əˈlɒp-/
Definitions of allelopathy word
- noun allelopathy the inhibitory effect of one living plant upon another by the release of toxic substances 3
- noun allelopathy the repression or destruction of plants from the effect of certain toxic chemical substances produced and released by other, nearby plants 3
- noun allelopathy suppression of growth of a plant by a toxin released from a nearby plant of the same or another species. 1
- noun allelopathy The release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants. 1
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Origin of allelopathy
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; < French allélopathie; see allele, -pathy
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Parts of speech for Allelopathy
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allelopathy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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