Thermotropism

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:46:50

Ther*mot"ro*pism (?), n. [Thermo- + Gr. to turn.] Bot.

The phenomenon of turning towards a source of warmth, seen in the growing parts of some plants.

 

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