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(pho-to-trop-ism) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the growth of a plant toward light.

Example Sentence

The shoot of the plant bent toward the light because of phototropism.

More Example Sentences

Phototropism helps plants get more sunlight.

Synonyms

light response; light growth; light movement

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