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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

This "staggered" germination was the plant's way to ensure survival over the long haul.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Finally, their wild ancestors required very little genetic change to be converted into crops—for instance, in wheat, just the mutations for nonshattering stalks and uniform quick germination.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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