催芽
cuī​yá

to induce germination

  • created sense approved 催芽 · cuī​yá · to induce germination — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    催芽

    cuī​yá

    to induce germination

    To use artificial methods such as soaking in warm water, applying chemicals, or using heat to accelerate the sprouting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings.

    催, 芽

    催 (literal) → 催 · cuī · to hasten 芽 (literal) → 芽 · yá · to bud

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