indoleacetic acid

/ˌˈɪnˈdoʊliəˌsɛdɪk ˌˈæsəd/
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Definitions of indoleacetic acid
  1. noun
    a plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots
    synonyms: IAA
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    type of:
    auxin
    a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth
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