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ther·mot·ro·pism (th

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n.

The tendency of plants or other organisms to bend toward or away from heat.

thermo·tropic (thûr

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thermotropism

the tendency in some plant species to turn toward or away from a source of heat. — thermotropic, thermotropical, adj.

See also: Plants

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thermotropism - an orienting response to warmth

tropism - an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source

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