- 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.
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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
