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DISCLIMAX

\dɪsklˈa͡ɪmaks], \dɪsklˈa‍ɪmaks], \d_ɪ_s_k_l_ˈaɪ_m_a_k_s]\

Definitions of DISCLIMAX

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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[Greek] Disturbance climax, stage in plant succession replacing or modifying true climax, usually due to animal and human agency; e.g. cultivated crops.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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