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Definition of: dissilient
(di·sil′ē·ənt) adjective
1. Springing or flying open.
2. Bot. Bursting asunder, as the dry pod of the jewelweed. [<L dissiliens, -entis, ppr. of dissilire <dis- apart + salire leap]
—dis·sil′i·ence or dis·sil′i·en·cy noun
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