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germination

[jurm-uhn-ayshuhn] / ˌdʒɜrm ənˈeɪʃən /








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The germination of taverns, eating houses, crafts and industries to cater to this commerce generated a culture replete with folklore, songs, literature and art.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"They wanted to play and build stuff. They were making houses or ships or scenery, and they wanted to jump in, and all of that learning was the germination of Roblox," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

Kids get a firsthand look at plant science, from seed germination to the wonders of pollination.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

In a new study, they found that these coated bacteria improved the germination rate of a variety of seeds, including vegetables such as corn and bok choy.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2023

I don't make a chart and monitor the percentage of germination, because I don't do that anymore.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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