geotropic Definition
(of a plant or plant part) growing or oriented in response to gravity.
Using geotropic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "geotropic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The geotropic roots of the plant grow downwards.
Example
The geotropic stems of the plant grow upwards.
geotropic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for geotropic
- orthotropic
- gravitropic
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Summary: geotropic in Brief
The term 'geotropic' [jee-uh-trop-ik] describes the growth or orientation of a plant or plant part in response to gravity. It is often used to describe the direction of roots and stems, as in 'The geotropic roots of the plant grow downwards.'
