galvanotropism

noun

the directional growth of an organism, esp a plant, in response to an electrical stimulus

Derived Formsgalvanotropic (ˌɡælvənəʊˈtrɒpɪk, ɡælˌvænəʊ-), adjective

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In order to prove this point we will turn to the phenomenon of galvanotropism.
The Organism as a Whole
Jacques Loeb
A much more striking example is offered in the case of galvanotropism.
The Organism as a Whole
Jacques Loeb

galvanotropism

Examples from the Web for galvanotropism

Historical Examples

In order to prove this point we will turn to the phenomenon of galvanotropism.

A much more striking example is offered in the case of galvanotropism.