indoleacetic acid
[ in-dohl-uh-see-tik, -set-ik, in- ]
/ ˈɪn doʊl əˈsi tɪk, -ˈsɛt ɪk, ˌɪn- /
noun Biochemistry.
a crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C10H9NO2, a natural plant hormone, used especially for stimulating growth and root formation in plant cutting.
Also called
beta-indoleacetic acid,
heteroauxin.
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British Dictionary definitions for indoleacetic acid
indoleacetic acid
/ (ˌɪndəʊləˈsiːtɪk, -ˈsɛtɪk) /
noun
an auxin that causes elongation of the cells of plant stems. Formula: C 10 H 9 NO 2
Abbreviation: IAA
Medical definitions for indoleacetic acid
indoleacetic acid
[ ĭn′dō-lə-sē′tĭk ]
n.
A plant hormone that stimulates growth.