Scarify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Scratch the surface of; "scarify seeds".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Dentists scarify the calculus off the surface of teeth during routine scaling.
- The farmer tried to scarify the seeds before planting them to increase germination rates.
- The process of scarifying the seeds also helps weaken the outer shell for better growth.
- To improve soil quality, one can scarify the top layer to incorporate air, water, and nutrients.
- Seed scarification involves using chemicals or physical methods to scarify the seed coat and increase germination rates.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals; "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.