apheliotropism

noun

aph·​e·​li·​ot·​ro·​pism

plural -s

: negative heliotropism (as in certain roots that turn away from the sun)

Word History

Etymology

apo- + heliotropism

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Rhymes for apheliotropism

• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism
• colonialism
• consequentialism
• contextualism
• conventionalism