indolebutyric acid
[ in-dohl-byoo-tir-ik, in- ]
/ ˈɪn doʊl byuˈtɪr ɪk, ˌɪn- /
noun Biochemistry.
a white or yellowish, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C12H13O2N, a plant hormone similar to indoleacetic acid and used for the same purposes.
Words nearby indolebutyric acid
indocyanine green,
indolaceturia,
indole,
indoleacetic acid,
indoleamine,
indolebutyric acid,
indolence,
indolent,
indolent bubo,
indologenous,
indologist
British Dictionary definitions for indolebutyric acid
indolebutyric acid
/ (ˌɪndəʊlbjuːˈtɪrɪk) /
noun
a synthetic auxin used for stimulating plant growth and root formation. Formula: C 12 H 13 NO 2)