aerotropism

[ai-ro-truh-piz-uh m]

noun Biology.

growth or movement in the direction of a supply of air or oxygen.

Origin of aerotropism

aero- + -tropism

Related formsaer·o·trop·ic

[air-uh-trop-ik] /ˌɛər əˈtrɒp ɪk/, adjective

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