aerotropism
|aero-trop-ism|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈtrɒpɪzəm/
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/ˌeərəʊˈtrɒpɪzəm/
response to air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerotropism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'tropism' meaning 'turning'.
Historical Evolution
'aerotropism' was formed by combining the Greek words 'aero' and 'tropism' to describe the movement or growth response to 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
Noun 1
the growth or movement of an organism, especially a plant, in response to air or oxygen.
The plant exhibited aerotropism by growing towards the source of fresh air.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 00:06