I. ˈ ̷ ̷n ə lˌīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to make vernal : give freshness to
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary vernal + -ize
: to hasten the flowering and fruiting of (plants) by treating seeds, bulbs, or seedlings by a method (as exposing sometimes partially sprouted seed to low or high temperatures for a period) that induces a shortening of the vegetative period : jarovize