transpiration in Greek
transpiration in Greek is διαπνοή, εφίδρωση, ανάδοση — transpiration means the process by which plants lose water vapour into the air, mainly through tiny pores called stomata on the underside of their leaves.
transpiration in Greek
διαπνοή
Pronounced: diapnoi
(botany) The loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomata; accompanied by a corresponding uptake from the roots.
εφίδρωση
Pronounced: efidrosi
(physiology) The process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes.
ανάδοση
Pronounced: anadosi
The passage of gases through fine tubes.
What does "transpiration" mean?
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noun The process by which plants lose water vapour into the air, mainly through tiny pores called stomata on the underside of their leaves.
"Transpiration pulls water up from the roots all the way to the topmost leaves."
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noun The giving off of moisture through the skin or another surface; sweating.
"Insensible transpiration through the skin accounts for a surprising amount of daily fluid loss."
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transpiration in a sentence
- Transpiration pulls water up from the roots all the way to the topmost leaves.
- On a hot, windy day the rate of transpiration rises sharply and the plant may wilt.
- Insensible transpiration through the skin accounts for a surprising amount of daily fluid loss.
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What is "transpiration" in Greek?
"transpiration" in Greek is διαπνοή, εφίδρωση, ανάδοση. transpiration means: The process by which plants lose water vapour into the air, mainly through tiny pores called stomata on the underside of their leaves.
How do you pronounce διαπνοή?
"transpiration" in Greek is διαπνοή, pronounced "diapnoi".
How do you use "transpiration" in a sentence?
Example: "Transpiration pulls water up from the roots all the way to the topmost leaves." In Greek, "transpiration" is διαπνοή, εφίδρωση, ανάδοση.
Are there other ways to say "transpiration" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "transpiration": διαπνοή, εφίδρωση, ανάδοση.
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