phototropic

Meanings

• A plant response in which plants turn towards a light source to increase their rate of photosynthesis.

  - "Plants such as sunflowers exhibit phototropism."
  - "The stem of a phototropic plant bends towards the light source."
  - "Phototropism is an adaptive response that helps plants to grow towards a light source."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with phototropic
Phototropic rhymes with hippopotamus.

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Phototropic (en) : A plant response in which plants turn towards a light source to increase their rate of photosynthesis.
   

2. Phototropic (es) : Un efecto fotosintético en el que las plantas se orientan hacia una fuente de luz para aumentar su tasa de fotosíntesis.
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of phototropic that leads to same result
phototropic , phototropically

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term phototropism is derived from the Greek words 'phos' meaning light and 'trope' meaning turning.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. {"text"=>"Phototropism was first observed and described by Julius von Sachs in 1879."}

2. {"text"=>"Phototropism is an adaptive response that helps plants to grow towards a light source, increasing their rate of photosynthesis and maximizing their energy intake."}

3. {"text"=>"Phototropism is a complex process that involves the bending of plant stems and the growth of new cells in the direction of the light source. This process is mediated by a hormone called auxin, which is produced in greater quantities in the shady side of the plant, causing the stem to bend towards the light source."}

---

How to Memorize "phototropic"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize phototropism, think of the word 'photosynthesis' and how it relates to the word 'phototropism'. Both words involve the term 'photo' which refers to light.

---

Memorize "phototropic" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize phototropic is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.