aerotropism

/ɛərəʊˈtrɒpɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant growth response to the direction of air movement, typically resulting in the bending of stems or leaves towards a source of wind.

“The aerotropism of the plant caused it to lean towards the open window.”

Synonyms

  • anisotropism
  • phototropism

Antonyms

  • geotropism