germination Definition
- 1the process by which a plant grows from a seed or a spore after a period of dormancy
- 2the process of beginning to grow or develop
Using germination: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "germination" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The germination of the seeds took almost two weeks.
Example
The soil temperature is critical for successful germination.
Example
The company's new project is still in the germination stage.
germination Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for germination
Phrases with germination
the percentage of seeds that successfully sprout and grow into plants
Example
The germination rate of these seeds is very high.
a laboratory test to determine the viability of seeds by measuring their germination rate
Example
The germination test showed that only 60% of the seeds were viable.
a controlled environment used to promote seed germination by providing optimal conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light
Example
The seeds are placed in a germination chamber to ensure uniform growth.
Summary: germination in Brief
Germination [jer-muh-ney-shuhn] refers to the process by which a plant grows from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy. It can also refer to the process of beginning to grow or develop. Examples include 'The germination of the seeds took almost two weeks.' and 'The company's new project is still in the germination stage.' Germination extends into phrases like 'germination rate,' which measures the percentage of seeds that successfully sprout, and 'germination chamber,' a controlled environment used to promote seed growth.
