transpiration

noun — 3 senses

transpiration

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Middle French transpiration, from Medieval Latin transpiratio, from transpiro, from Latin trans + spiro.

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences The loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomata; accompanied by a corresponding uptake from the roots.

Medicine, Physiology, Sciences The process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes.

The passage of gases through fine tubes.

Derived terms: evapotranspiration, hypertranspiration, transpirational
Related terms: transpire

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