morphactin

morphactin

(mɔːˈfæktɪn) n (Biochemistry) a synthetic compound containing fluorine that controls plant growth and development

mor•phac•tin

(mɔrˈfæk tɪn)

n. any of various compounds derived from fluorine and carboxylic acid that regulate the growth and development of plants. [1965–70; morph- + act (ive) or act (ivate) + -in1]