septicidal

[ sep-tuh-sahyd-l ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Botany.

septicidal

/ ˌsɛptɪˈsaɪdəl /

botany (of a dehiscence) characterized by splitting along the partitions of the seed capsule

First recorded in 1810–20; sept(um) ( def ) + -cidal ( def )

C19: from septi- ² + -cidal

Septicidal, sep-ti-sī′dal, adj. dividing the partitions, as when fruit splits asunder—also Sep′ticide.

Capsule globular, 4-celled, septicidal, the valves (under a strong lens) transversely and densely striate.

Capsule 3-angular, 3-partible or septicidal; cells many-seeded.

Capsule 5-celled, 5-valved, septicidal (as are all the succeeding), many-seeded.

Septicidal, where dehiscence is through the partitions, 123.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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