Opening, as the capsule of a plant.

In entomology, divergent at the tips, as if tending to split apart: said especially of the elytra when they are separated at the apices.

adjective. Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

adjective. Of or pertaining to dehiscence, i.e., a rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid

adjective. Which dehisces or presents dehiscence

adjective. (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds

"All those nearest to it were already jamming the doorway in their rush to get out, and bursting forth like seeds from a dehiscent pod in all directions as the pressure behind expelled them into the night."