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auximone

noun
aux·​i·​mone | \ ˈȯksəˌmōn\
plural -s

Definition of auximone

: any of certain substances considered necessary, though only in small quantities, for the vigorous growth of plants and occurring especially in sphagnum peat decomposed by nitrogen bacteria — compare vitamin

History and Etymology for auximone

Greek auximos promoting growth + -one (as in hormone)

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