formagen

noun

for·​ma·​gen

ˈfȯrməjə̇n,

-ˌjen

plural -s

: a substance having a formative effect on plants

especially : one that modifies the shape, size, or arrangement of organs

formagenic

¦⸗⸗¦jenik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin forma form + English -gen

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