guttation

American

[guh-tey-shuhn] / gʌˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

Botany.

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

guttation Scientific

/ gə-tā′shən /

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

Etymology

Origin of guttation

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

Example Sentences

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Their framework reveals diverse functions -- such as excretion, venom spraying, prey hunting, spore dispersal, and plant guttation -- highlighting potential applications in soft robotics, additive manufacturing, and drug delivery.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2024

This strange sweat, technically known as guttation, is similar to sap in plants.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2023

Presence of stomata on the abaxial or bottom surface ensures that no, or very little, water is lost due to guttation.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Without guttation, the plant could not pull water from the soil.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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