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EnglishTHE SCHOLAR'S LEXICON

geotropic

/jee-oh-trop-ik, -troh-pik/US // ˌdʒi oʊˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk //

各向异性,各向异性的,向心性,各向同性

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Biology.

    • : of, relating to, or exhibiting geotropism.

Examples

  • This has even led to assumption that there are phototropic particles which function like statoliths in geotropic organs.

  • The recorder shown in figure 157 is very convenient for study of geotropic movement.

  • Hence the fundamental reaction under geotropic stimulus is excitatory contraction as under other modes of stimulation.

  • The exhibition of geotropic response by induced contraction of the excited upper side thus becomes greatly delayed.

  • The geotropic movement is found increased as the directive angle is increased from zero to 90°.

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