Transpiration (Noun)
Meaning 1
The process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Transpiration of water vapor through the stomata of a leaf is an important process in plant physiology.
- The process of transpiration allows plants to regulate their temperature and maintain a stable water balance.
- Transpiration occurs when there is a difference in water vapor pressure between the inside and outside of a leaf.
- The rate of transpiration is influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
- In greenhouses, transpiration can be controlled by adjusting the temperature and humidity levels to optimize plant growth.
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Meaning 3
The emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.