transpiration
/ˌtrænspəˈreɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves.
- The biology class studied how transpiration affects the water cycle.
- High temperatures increase the rate of transpiration in most plants.
- Transpiration helps pull water and nutrients up from the roots.
- The act of giving off moisture, especially through the skin; perspiration.
- In humid weather, transpiration slows down because the air is already full of moisture.
- The doctor explained that transpiration helps regulate body temperature.
- After the long run, his transpiration was evident on his forehead.
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