Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

glabrescent

Adjective

/ɡlæbˈrɛs.ənt/

Definition

Becoming hairless or losing hair.

Examples

The glabrescent stems of the plant give it a smooth appearance.
As the leaves matured, they became glabrescent, allowing for better light absorption.
Many young trees are initially fuzzy but become glabrescent as they grow older.

Meaning

The term glabrescent refers to the process or state of a plant or organism becoming bare of hair or down, especially as part of growth and maturation.