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Apogeotropic

Apˊo-geˊo-trop′ic

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Adj.
[Pref.
apo-
+ Gr. [GREEK] earth + [GREEK] turning.]
(Bot.)
Bending away from the ground; – said of leaves, etc.
Darwin.

Definition 2024


apogeotropic

apogeotropic

English

Adjective

apogeotropic (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Bending away from the ground; said of leaves, etc.
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