transpiration

noun

tran·spi·ra·tion ˌtran(t)s-pə-ˈrā-shən

: the act or process or an instance of transpiring

especially : the passage of watery vapor from a living body (as of a plant) through a membrane or pores

transpirational

ˌtran(t)s-pə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl

adjective

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Share [Findings] The decreasing transpiration of plants, a result of rising carbon dioxide levels, was partly to blame for recent heat waves in northern latitudes. —

Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 An alliance of public transpiration systems called NW Connector also offers routes from Portland or other locations on the Oregon Coast including Newport and Lincoln City to Cannon Beach. —

Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2024 During this time, transpiration (the process by which water evaporates from the plant, particularly through the leaves) occurs at a greater rate thanks to brighter sunlight and warmer temperatures. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 July 2024 Some water is also taken up by plants before evaporating into the atmosphere, a process known as transpiration. —

Denise Chow, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transpiration