cy·to·ki·nin (s  t -k n n)n. Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves. |
cytokinin [ˌsaɪtəʊˈkaɪnɪn]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) any of a group of plant hormones that promote cell division and retard ageing in plants Also called kinin
| cytokinin (st-knn) Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves. Cytokinins are synthesized mainly in root tips. |
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| Noun | 1. | cytokinin - any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves |
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