geotropically
oʊˈtrɒp adjective Biology.
of, pertaining to, or exhibiting geotropism.
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geotropism (dʒɪˈɒtrəˌpɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the response of a plant part to the stimulus of gravity. Plant stems, which grow upwards irrespective of the position in which they are placed, show negative geotropism | |
| geotropic | |
| —adj | |
| geo'tropically | |
| —adv | |
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| geotropism (dʒɪˈɒtrəˌpɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| the response of a plant part to the stimulus of gravity. Plant stems, which grow upwards irrespective of the position in which they are placed, show negative geotropism | |
| geotropic | |
| —adj | |
| geo'tropically | |
| —adv | |
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geotropism  (jē-ŏt'rə-pĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
The directional growth of an organism in response to gravity. Roots display positive geotropism when they grow downwards, while shoots display negative geotropism when they grow upwards. Also called gravitropism. geotropic adjective (jē'ə-trō'pĭk, jē'ə-trŏp'ĭk) |
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