When a seed begins to grow/sprout it is known as
germination.
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Cells do not germinate. Seeds germinate.
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oat groats will not germinate. only un-hulled oat germinate.
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In order to germinate sunflower seeds hull them. This will cause
them to germinate more quickly. Put the seeds in a jar with water
and they will germinate.
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Germinate isnt a thing, it is an action. To germinate is to grow
or mature. Typically, the term is used when referring to
plants.