hydrotropic
[ hahy-druh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌhaɪ drəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /
adjective
Biology.
turning or tending in a particular direction with reference to moisture.
Words nearby hydrotropic
hydrothermal,
hydrothermal vent,
hydrothionemia,
hydrothionuria,
hydrothorax,
hydrotropic,
hydrotropism,
hydrotubation,
hydroureter,
hydrous,
hydrovane
Scientific definitions for hydrotropic
hydrotropism
[ hī-drŏt′rə-pĭz′əm ]
The growth or movement of a fixed organism, especially a plant, or a part of an organism toward or away from water. Roots often display hydrotropism in growing towards a water source.