What does guttate mean?
Guttate means Shaped like or resembling drops..
Guttate
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Shaped like or resembling drops..
Definitions by Sense
- Shaped like or resembling drops.
- Spotted.
- (botany, intransitive) To exude drops of xylem sap on the edges of leaves.
Example Sentences
Recovery from this extreme wilt began only in the early evening, but by dawn all plants were fully turgid and guttating.
Synonyms for guttate
Antonyms for guttate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more guttate
- most guttate
- guttates
- guttating
- guttated
Usage Notes
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How do you use guttate in a sentence?
Recovery from this extreme wilt began only in the early evening, but by dawn all plants were fully turgid and guttating.
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