aerotropic
|aero-trop-ic|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈtrɒpɪk/
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/ˌeərəʊˈtrɒpɪk/
growth towards air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'tropos' meaning 'turn' or 'change'.
Historical Evolution
'aerotropic' was formed by combining the Greek words 'aero-' and 'tropos' to describe the movement or growth towards air.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning towards air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or exhibiting aerotropism, which is the growth or movement of an organism in response to air or oxygen.
The aerotropic behavior of the plant roots was evident as they grew towards the air source.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 23:51