Transpiration
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transpiration is a noun meaning (physiology) The process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes.
Meaning
(physiology) The process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes.
More Meanings
- The passage of gases through fine tubes.
- (botany) The loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomata; accompanied by a corresponding uptake from the roots.
Word Forms
- transpirations
Synonyms for transpiration
Depending on context, synonyms include perspiring, sweating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sweating, perspiring, cuticular, moisture, sweat, perspiration.
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