transpiration
Translation
transpiration
Examples
Transpiration is essential for plant cooling.
Transpiration is essential for plant cooling.
High humidity can reduce the rate of transpiration.
High humidity can reduce the rate of transpiration.
Grammar Patterns
the rate of transpiration a measure of how quickly water is lost The rate of transpiration depends on temperature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evaporation (from plants), perspiration
Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (across) and 'spirare' (to breathe). The idea of 'breathing across' a surface.
Memory Tips
Think of a plant 'perspiring'. The 'trans-' part is like water moving 'across' the leaf surface.