Definition of HELIOTROPISM

heliotropism

Meanings

Plural: heliotropisms

Noun

  • an orienting response to the sun
  • The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light; either positively (towards the light) or negatively (away from the light)

Origin / Etymology

From helio- + -tropism.

Scrabble Score: 19

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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