chemotropic

/kɛm.əˈtrɒp.ɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or affecting the direction of growth or movement of an organism in response to a chemical stimulus.

“The chemotropic responses of the plant were studied in a controlled laboratory environment.”

Synonyms

  • chemoattractant
  • chemorepellent
  • chemotactic

Antonyms

  • heterotropic