About The Word Transpiration
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Transpiration
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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.
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