Definition of capitalize. capitalized. ; capitalizing. transitive verb. 1 : to write or print with an initial capital or in capitals Capitalize the names of cities and states.
Dehiscence is the splitting at maturity along a built-in line of weakness in a plant structure in order to release its contents, and is common among fruits, anthers and sporangia. Sometimes this involves the complete detachment of a part. Structures that open in this way are said to be dehiscent.
Definition of radiance. 1  1 : the quality or state of being radiant. 2  2 : a deep pink. 3  3 : the flux density of radiant energy per unit solid angle and per unit projected area of radiating surface.