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heliotropism

🇬🇧 UK/,hiːlɪə(ʊ)'trəʊpɪz(ə)m/🇺🇸 US/.hi:li'ɒtrәpizm/
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Definitions

n.

The tendency of a plant to grow or turn toward or away from sunlight.

向日性,趋日性

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
helio
+
tropturn, change
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=heliotropism

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Sunflowers are a well-known example of heliotropism.

  • 2.

    The heliotropism of young bean plants helps maximize photosynthesis.

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