aerotropism-related
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/ˌɛəroʊˈtrɒpɪzəm rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˌeərəʊˈtrɒpɪzəm rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(aerotropism)
response to air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerotropism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'tropos' meaning 'turn'.
Historical Evolution
'aerotropism' changed from the Greek word 'aerotropismos' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerotropism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning towards air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'growth or movement in response to air'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or characterized by aerotropism.
The plant's growth pattern is aerotropism-related.
Synonyms
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