- de|his|cence
- de|his|cence «dih HIHS uhns», noun.Biology. the bursting open of an organ, pod, anther, or other enclosed process, in order to discharge seeds, pollen, or other contents.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
in|de|his|cence — «IHN dih HIHS uhns», noun. the quality of being indehiscent … Useful english dictionary
cence — acau·les·cence; ac·cres·cence; ac·qui·es·cence; ad·ja·cence; ad·o·les·cence; ad·u·la·res·cence; al·ka·les·cence; an·o·do·lu·mi·nes·cence; ar·bo·res·cence; be·nef·i·cence; cal·o·res·cence; can·des·cence; cath·o·do·flu·o·res·cence;… … English syllables
his — ak·his·sar; an·his·tous; an·ti·his·ta·mine; ba·his·ti; de·his·cence; de·his·cent; el·o·his·tic; he·mo·his·ti·o·blast; his; his·ing·er·ite; his·lop·ite; his·pa; his·pan·i·cism; his·pan·i·cist; his·pan·i·ci·za·tion; his·pan·i·cize; his·pa·ni·dad;… … English syllables
ad|o|les|cence — «AD uh LEHS uhns», noun. 1. growth from childhood to adulthood: »the dreamy, stormy years of adolescence. 2. the period of growth from childhood to adulthood; youth: »John grew tall during his adolescence … Useful english dictionary
con|va|les|cence — «KON vuh LEHS uhns», noun. 1. a gradual recovery of health and strength after illness: »After the operation, his convalescence was quick and complete. 2. the time during which one is convalescing: »The doctor prescribed a three week convalescence … Useful english dictionary
ef|fer|ves|cence — «EHF uhr VEHS uhns», noun. 1. the act or process of giving off bubbles of gas; bubbling. 2. Figurative. liveliness and gaiety: »Mr. Holbrook appeared at the door, rubbing his hands in very effervescence of hospitality (Elizabeth Gaskell) … Useful english dictionary
in|no|cence — «IHN uh suhns», noun. 1. freedom from sin, wrong, or guilt: »The accused man proved his innocence of the crime. SYNONYM(S): guiltlessness. 2. lack of cunning; simplicity: »The saint had the innocence of a child. SYNONYM(S): naiveté, guilelessness … Useful english dictionary
in·no·cence — /ˈınəsəns/ noun [noncount] : the state of being innocent: such as a : the state of being not guilty of a crime or other wrong act The defendant maintained/protested his innocence. [=he said that he was not guilty] He vows that he will prove his… … Useful english dictionary
ad·o·les·cence — /ˌædəˈlɛsn̩s/ noun [noncount] : the period of life when a child develops into an adult Their children are on the verge of adolescence. He struggled through his adolescence. in early/late adolescence … Useful english dictionary
dehiscence — de·his·cence … English syllables