germinable

germinable — adjective

  • germinablepositive
  • more germinablecomparative
  • most germinablesuperlative

1. describes a seed, spore, or grain of pollen that is able to begin growing into a

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a seed, spore, or grain of pollen that is able to begin growing into a new plant when the surrounding conditions of moisture, warmth, and light are right.

例句

The rice seeds from last year's harvest were still germinable after being stored in a dry shed for twelve months.

germinable + stored + time duration to show lasting viability

Before planting the field, the farmer tested a small sample of wheat to see if the grains were still germinable.

germinable modifying 'grains' — agricultural testing context

同義詞
  • viable

    broader term — can describe seeds, embryos, ideas, or plans; not limited to germination

  • fertile

    describes the ability to produce offspring or crops; more often used for soil, organisms, or reproductive systems than individual seeds

反義詞
  • non-germinable

    direct opposite — cannot germinate even in ideal conditions

  • sterile

    broader opposite — unable to reproduce or produce offspring

用法筆記

Used almost exclusively of seeds, spores, and pollen grains in agricultural or botanical contexts. Not used for animals or fertilised eggs — for those, use 'viable' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The chicken eggs were still germinable after two weeks.
✅The chicken eggs were still viable after two weeks.
💡'germinable' describes seeds/spores/pollen that sprout, not animal eggs that develop into embryos.