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vernalize Definition

ver·nal·ize (vʉr′nə līz′)

transitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing

to stimulate the growth and flowering of (a plant) by artificially shortening the dormant period

Etymology: vernal + -ize

vernalize Related Forms
ver′·nali·za′·tion noun

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  8. ‹ vermination
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  10. ‹ vermilion
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