ˌkäntəˈbes ə n(t)s noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary contabesc- (from Latin contabescere to waste away, from com- + tabescere to melt gradually, to decay) + -ence — more at thaw
: abortion of an anther
• con·ta·bes·cent | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|bes ə nt adjective