morphactin

mor·phac·tin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-fak-tin]
- /mɔrˈfæk tɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-fak-tin]
- /mɔrˈfæk tɪn/

Definitions of morphactin word

noun morphactin any of various synthetic compounds, derived from fluorine and carboxylic acid, that regulate the growth and development of plants. 1
noun morphactin a synthetic compound containing fluorine that controls plant growth and development 0

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Origin of morphactin

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; probably morph- + act(ive) or act(ivate) + -in2

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morphactin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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