aërotropism

A form of aerotropism — The growth of an organism either towards, or away from a region of higher oxygen content.

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Meanings

nounaërotropism (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountableDated form of aerotropism.

    1889, The Century Dictionary (1st ed., New York &c.), volume 1, “Aërotropism” Aërotropism, in bot., deviation of roots from their normal direction by the action of gases.

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