selenotropism

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noun

The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light from the Moon.

Scrabble 17

Meanings

nounselenotropism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe property of some plants of turning under the influence of light from the Moon.

Origin

Translations

Greek σεληνοτροπισμός
  • σεληνοτροπισμός (selinotropismós)the property of plants turning under the influence of light from the moom
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APA

selenotropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selenotropism

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Chicago

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