Dehiscent and Loose

Dehiscent

Dehiscent adjective - (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds.

Loose and dehiscent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loose" instead an adjective "Dehiscent".

Nearby Word: dehiscing

Loose

Loose adjective - Not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched.

Dehiscent and loose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dehiscent" instead an adjective "Loose".

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely
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