The Definition of Abaxial

ab·ax·i·al /æbˈæksiəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-ak-see-uhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective being or situated away from the axis: the abaxial surface of a leaf.


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[Origin: 1850–55; ab- + axial]
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source ab·ax·i·al (āb-āk'sē-əl) Pronunciation Key
adj. Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.


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WordNet - Cite This Source abaxial

adjective
facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem" [ant: adaxial]

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ab·ax·i·al (b-ks-l) or ab·ax·ile (b-ksl)
adj.

Located away from or on the opposite side of an axis.

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ab·axi·al·ly adv.

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