guttation

[ guh-tey-shuhn ]

noun

, Botany.

1. a process in which water in liquid form is given off by plants.

guttation

/ gə-tā′shən /

1. The exudation of water from leaves as a result of root pressure.
2. Compare transpiration

Word History and Origins

Origin of guttation¹

From German, dating back to 1885–90; gutta, -ation

Example Sentences

Guttation occurs chiefly at night, or in cloudy or foggy weather.

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