💨transpiration

Meaning

The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.

The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

Example Sentences

Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.

Transpiration plays a key role in maintaining atmospheric moisture.

Synonyms

evaporation, water loss, evapotranspiration, moisture release, plant respiration

Entry 1

evaporation, water loss

Entry 2

evapotranspiration, moisture release, plant respiration

Antonyms

water absorption, precipitation, water retention, dehydration, drought

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water absorption, precipitation

Entry 2

water retention, dehydration, drought