Transpiration
Definition of Transpiration
Tran`spi`ra´tion
n.
1.
(Physiol.)
The
act
or
process
of
transpiring
or
excreting
in
the
form
of
vapor
;
exhalation
,
as
through
the
skin
or
other
membranes
of
the
body
;
as
,
pulmonary
transpiration
,
or
the
excretion
of
aqueous
vapor
from
the
lungs
.
Perspiration
is
a
form
of
transpiration
.
2.
(bot.)
The
evaporation
of
water
,
or
exhalation
of
aqueous
vapor
,
from
cells
and
masses
of
tissue
.
3.
(Physics)
The
passing
of
gases
through
fine
tubes
,
porous
substances
,
or
the
like
;
as
,
transpiration
through
membranes
.
Related Words
activity
,
bodily
function
,
bodily
process
,
body
process
,
transpire
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