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Word of the Day – Phototropism

By March 25, 2024Word of the Day

Phototropism (adj)

fo-to-trop-iz-m

Tendency to grow towards the sunlight.

First recorded in 1895–1900; photo- + -tropism

Example sentences

“the uneven growth was attributed to phototropism.”

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