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- (of a seed) to germinate
- (of a plant) to sprout; to bud
- sprout; bud
- (also used figuratively)
- to induce germination of seeds (e.g. by soaking in water); to encourage sprouting of tubers or cuttings (e.g. by applying warmth or chemicals)
Trad. 發芽
- (of a seed) to germinate
- (of a plant) to sprout; to bud
- (fig.) (of an idea or plan etc) to start to develop
- semipolished rice (i.e. rice minus the husk, but including the germ)
- coleoptile, protective sheath covering an emerging shoot (botany)
Trad. 球芽甘藍
- Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea L. var. gemmifera)
Trad. 蠟樣芽孢桿菌
- (microbiology) Bacillus cereus
Trad. 肉毒梭狀芽孢桿菌
- Clostridium difficile (bacterium causing gut infection)