morphactin

[mawr-fak-tin]

mor·phac·tin

[mawr-fak-tin]
noun Biochemistry.
any of various synthetic compounds, derived from fluorine and carboxylic acid, that regulate the growth and development of plants.

Origin:
1965–70; probably morph- + act(ive) or act(ivate) + -in2
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Morphactin is always a great word to know.
So is calcium. Does it mean:
Symbol: Cf; atomic number: 251; atomic number: 98
Symbol: Ca; atomic weight: 40.08; atomic number: 20
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