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ABSCISSION [2 records]

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Record 1 2003-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrology
  • Planets
CONT

Abscission occurs when the rays of a planet, by aspect or conjunction, fall between two others that are forming an aspect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrologie
  • Planètes
CONT

Quand deux planètes sont en conjonction avec un certain orbe, leur aspect [...] est amoindri si une troisième planète forme un aspect avec le centre de l'orbe. C'est le phénomène de l'abscission, signifiant étymologiquement «coupure».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Astrología
  • Planetas
CONT

La abscisión ocurre cuando antes de que llegue a ser perfecto, o se alcance un aspecto entre dos significadores, uno de ellos hace aspecto a un planeta más lento, o bien, un planeta más rápido hace aspecto a uno de los significadores.

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Record 2 2000-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The natural separation of flowers, fruit, and leaves from plants

CONT

The typical damage to white pine and scotch pine were lesions that developed at the apical and mid-portion of the needles, and in severe cases, whole needles became discolored and early abscission occurred.

OBS

Active casting of green leaves and green shoots with ... green leaves [intact].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Processus physiologique entraînant la séparation d'organes végétaux - pétiole, bourgeons, fleurs et fruits - à la suite de la formation d'une assise de suber à leur base.

Spanish

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