dehisce Synonyms
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dehisce Meaning
Wordnet
dehisce (v)
burst or split open
Webster
dehisce (v. i.)
To gape; to open by dehiscence.
dehisce Sentence Examples
- The ripe fruit began to dehisce, releasing its seeds into the surrounding soil.
- As the flower petals withered away, they started to dehisce, exposing the seed pod within.
- The seed pods dehisced with a gentle twist, scattering their contents across the forest floor.
- The surgeon carefully observed the wound, noting any signs of dehiscence in the incision.
- Over time, the seed capsule will naturally dehisce, allowing for the dispersal of seeds.
- The pod started to dehisce in the autumn breeze, dispersing its seeds across the meadow.
- After pollination, the flower's ovary will dehisce, revealing the seeds contained within.
- The botanical garden showcased various plant species, some of which dehisced in spectacular fashion.
- The biologist studied the process by which certain fruits dehisce, contributing to seed dispersal.
- In botanical research, understanding how seed capsules dehisce is crucial for studying plant reproduction.
FAQs About the word dehisce
burst or split openTo gape; to open by dehiscence.
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The ripe fruit began to dehisce, releasing its seeds into the surrounding soil.
As the flower petals withered away, they started to dehisce, exposing the seed pod within.
The seed pods dehisced with a gentle twist, scattering their contents across the forest floor.
The surgeon carefully observed the wound, noting any signs of dehiscence in the incision.
