Ethephon
[eth-uh-fon] /ˈɛθ əˌfɒn/
noun, Chemistry.
1.
a solid compound, C 2 H 6 ClO 3 P, used as a growth regulator to accelerate the ripening of tomatoes, citrus fruit, apples, and other crops.
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