geotropic

[ jee-oh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]

/ ˌdʒi oʊˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /

of, relating to, or exhibiting geotropism.

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First recorded in 1870–75; geo- + -tropic

ge·o·trop·i·cal·ly, adverb

I shall now describe the effect of rising temperature on geotropic curvature in general, including torsion.
Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919|Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose
It was possible to repeat the geotropic stimulation six times in succession, the results being perfectly consistent.
Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919|Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose
The conditions of perfect symmetry for study of geotropic action at various angles will be fully described in the next chapter.
Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919|Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose
Rise of temperature opposes or neutralises the geotropic curvature; fall of temperature, on the other hand, accentuates it.
Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919|Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose

The geotropic curvature and torsion are increased by lowering of temperature, and decreased by rise of temperature.
Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919|Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose