senescence in Portuguese
senescence in Portuguese is senectude, senescência — senescence means the process of growing old, especially in people; old age.
senescence in Portuguese
senectude
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
senescência
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
What does "senescence" mean?
-
noun The process of growing old, especially in people; old age.
"Over the next 150 years the known age of the Earth expanded a millionfold and lost worlds of the past were found to have overflowed with species now gone. The chain stretched, aged, and eventually succumbed to senescence."
- noun (biology) The point at which a cell stops dividing because its telomeres have worn down or its DNA is too damaged.
- noun Old age, along with the damage that builds up in the body's cells and organs over time.
- noun (botany) The stage in a fruit's life in which it ripens as it ages.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Portuguese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Portuguese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Portuguese
senescence in a sentence
- Over the next 150 years the known age of the Earth expanded a millionfold and lost worlds of the past were found to have overflowed with species now gone. The chain stretched, aged, and eventually succumbed to senescence.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "senescence" in Portuguese?
"senescence" in Portuguese is senectude, senescência. senescence means: The process of growing old, especially in people; old age.
Are there other ways to say "senescence" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "senescence": senectude, senescência.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
