thermotropism
(ther-mo-tro-pism)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the directional growth of a plant or other organism in response to the stimulus of heat
Example Sentence
The plant displayed thermotropism as it leaned towards the sun.
Synonyms
growth response to warmth; growth towards heat; growth towards warmth
Antonyms
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