hemitropism

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noun

The quality of being hemitropal.

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Meanings

nounhemitropism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe quality of being hemitropal.

    Synonyms: hemitropy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe quality of being hemitropal.

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Origin

From hemi- + -tropism.

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APA

hemitropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hemitropism

MLA

“hemitropism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hemitropism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hemitropism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hemitropism.

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