ther·mot·ro·pism (th r-m t r-p z m)n. The tendency of plants or other organisms to bend toward or away from heat. ther mo·tropic (thûrm-trpk) adj. |
thermotropism [ˌθɜːməʊˈtrəʊpɪzəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the directional growth of a plant in response to the stimulus of heat
thermotropic adj
thermotropism
the tendency in some plant species to turn toward or away from a source of heat. — thermotropic, thermotropical, adj.
See also: Plants
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | thermotropism - an orienting response to warmth tropism - an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source |
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