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单词 precocene
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Definition of precocene in English:

precocene

noun prɪˈkəʊsiːn
Biochemistry
  • Any of several hormones, originally discovered in plants, which induce the premature metamorphosis of some insect larvae into frequently sterile adults, and are used to control insect populations.

Origin

1970s. From precoc- + -ene.

Definition of precocene in US English:

precocene

nounprɪˈkəʊsiːn
Biochemistry
  • Any of several hormones, originally discovered in plants, which induce the premature metamorphosis of some insect larvae into frequently sterile adults, and are used to control insect populations.

Origin

1970s. From precoc- + -ene.

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