Nastic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnæstɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nastic is an adjective meaning (botany) Relating to the response of a plant to a stimulus that does not depend on the location of the stimulus.
Meaning
(botany) Relating to the response of a plant to a stimulus that does not depend on the location of the stimulus.
Example Sentences
Many flowers close themselves at night. This nastic movement is in response to the brightness of the sky.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nyctinastic, protopathic, nociplastic, exterofective, nondermatomal, nonnervous.
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