transpiration
Translation
transpiration, evaporation from plants
Examples
Transpiration is essential for plant cooling.
Transpiration is essential for plant cooling.
Water is lost through transpiration from the leaves.
Water is lost through transpiration from the leaves.
Grammar Patterns
the process of ((transpiration)) the biological process The process of transpiration is vital for plants.
((transpiration)) from sth. loss of water from a surface Transpiration from the leaves cools the plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evaporation (from plants)
Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (across) and 'spirare' (to breathe). It's like the plant is 'breathing out' water vapor.
Memory Tips
Think of a plant's 'transportation' system for water, which leads to eva'piration'. It's similar to human 'perspiration' (sweating).