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Transpiration

Transpiration Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Transpiration? [n] the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants [n] the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature [n] the process of givng off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes Synonyms \| Synonyms for Transpiration: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Transpiration: See Also \| action \| activity \| biological process \| bodily function \| bodily process \| body process \| natural action \| natural process \| organic process Transpiration In Webster's Dictionary \Tran`spi*ra"tion\, n. [F. transpiration.] 1. (Physiol.) The act or process of transpiring or excreting in the form of vapor; exhalation, as through the skin or other membranes of the body; as, pulmonary transpiration, or the excretion of aqueous vapor from the lungs. Perspiration is a form of transpiration. --Cudworth. 2. (bot.) The evaporation of water, or exhalation of aqueous vapor, from cells and masses of tissue. 3. (Physics) The passing of gases through fine tubes, porous substances, or the like; as, transpiration through membranes.

Transpiration Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Transpiration?

[n] the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants
[n] the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature
[n] the process of givng off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes

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Transpiration In Webster's Dictionary

\Tran`spi*ra"tion\, n. [F. transpiration.]
1. (Physiol.) The act or process of transpiring or excreting
   in the form of vapor; exhalation, as through the skin or
   other membranes of the body; as, pulmonary transpiration,
   or the excretion of aqueous vapor from the lungs.
   Perspiration is a form of transpiration. --Cudworth.

2. (bot.) The evaporation of water, or exhalation of aqueous
   vapor, from cells and masses of tissue.

3. (Physics) The passing of gases through fine tubes, porous
   substances, or the like; as, transpiration through
   membranes.

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