transpiration

Transpiration is the process where plants absorb water through the roots and then give off water vapor through pores in their leaves.

(noun)

An example of transpiration is when a plant absorbs water in its roots.

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See transpiration in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act or process of transpiring; specif., the giving off of moisture, etc. through the pores of the skin or through the surface of leaves and other parts of plants

Origin: ML transpiratio

See transpiration in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The act or process of transpiring, especially through the stomata of plant tissue or the pores of the skin.

Related Forms:

  • tranˌspi·raˈtion·al adjective

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