- vernalised
- vernalise (Brit.) v. speed up the development process of a plant by exposing its seed or bulb to cold temperatures (also vernalize)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
vernalise — /ˈvɜnəlaɪz/ (say vernuhluyz) verb (t) (vernalised, vernalising) to shorten the growth period before blossoming and fruit or seed bearing of (a plant), as by chilling its seed or bulb. Also, vernalize. –vernalisation /vɜnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (say… …