Distended and Dehiscent

Distended

Distended adjective - Enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure.
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Dehiscent and distended are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dehiscent" instead an adjective "Distended".

Dehiscent

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

Distended and dehiscent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distended" instead an adjective "Dehiscent".

Nearby Word: dehiscing
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