apogeotropism

ap·o·ge·ot·ro·pism

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Definitions of apogeotropism word

noun apogeotropism negative geotropism, as shown by plant stems 3
noun apogeotropism a tendency to grow or move away from the earth or from the pull of gravity; negative geotropism 3
noun apogeotropism growth or orientation away from the earth; negative geotropism. 1
noun apogeotropism Lb botany An apogeotropic tendency. 1
noun apogeotropism (botany) An apogeotropic tendency. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; apo- + geotropism

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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