abscise

/æbˈsaɪz/

Definitions of abscise
  1. verb
    remove or separate by abscission
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    type of:
    chop off, cut off, lop off
    remove by or as if by cutting
  2. verb
    shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue
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    type of:
    cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off
    get rid of
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