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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chemotropism

/tʃɛməˈtrɒpɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does chemotropism mean?

noun

The growth or movement of a plant in response to a chemical stimulus, such as light or gravity. A phenomenon in which an organism grows or moves in response to a chemical stimulus.

Example

"The plant's roots exhibited chemotropism, growing towards the nutrient-rich soil."

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