Jasmonate

noun

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Noun

1
Any of several esters of jasmonic acid that act as plant hormones; they are the main component of the smell of jasmine.

Etymology

From jasmonic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

Related phrases

methyl jasmonate jasmonic acid plant hormone

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