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- [vur-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈvɜr nlˌaɪz/
- /vˈɜːnəlˌaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈvɜr nlˌaɪz/
Definitions of vernalize word
- verb with object vernalize to shorten the growth period of (a plant) by chilling or other special treatment of it, its seeds, or its bulbs. 1
- verb vernalize to subject ungerminated or germinating seeds to low temperatures, which is essential for many (plants) of temperate environments to ensure germination in some species and flowering in others 0
- verb transitive vernalize to stimulate the growth and flowering of (a plant) by artificially shortening the dormant period 0
- verb vernalize To subject to vernalization. 0
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Origin of vernalize
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; vernal + -ize
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Parts of speech for Vernalize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vernalize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
vernalize usage trend in Literature
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