transpiration

noun

tran·spi·ra·tion ˌtran(t)s-pə-ˈrā-shən

: the act or process or an instance of transpiring

especially : the passage of watery vapor from a living body (as of a plant) through a membrane or pores

transpirational

ˌtran(t)s-pə-ˈrā-shnəl

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Share [Findings] The decreasing transpiration of plants, a result of rising carbon dioxide levels, was partly to blame for recent heat waves in northern latitudes. —

Christian Lorentzen, Harpers Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023 Smaller genomes helped flowering plants to cram more cells into their leaves, allowing for more efficient photosynthesis, transpiration, and growth. —

Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2023 Filtering the sun helps the soil retain moisture and shield farmworkers from harsh rays, while lower transpiration means less water is needed for crops. —

Naoki Nitta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2023 Parking and transpiration information is available here. —

Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2022 That may coincide with higher temperatures, leading to more evaporation and transpiration, and also to more variable precipitation patterns. —

Corey S. Powell, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2020 Evergreens lose water through their leaves in a process called transpiration. —

Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2022 Plants draw water up through their roots and release water vapor into the air through their leaves, a process called transpiration. —

Antonia Hadjimichael, The Conversation, 10 Nov. 2022 Clothing, sporting goods stores, and transpiration providers have specific MCCs, but standalone gun and ammunition stores don’t. —

BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

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