word
transpiration
tran-spih-RAY-shun
ˌtrænspaɪˈreɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
transpiration
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Dictionary meaning
The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to leaves, where it evaporates.
History and origin
Latin — 'trans' (through) + 'spirare' (to breathe).
Examples
- A single large tree can transpire hundreds of litres of water into the atmosphere each day.
Common mispronunciations
tran-spih-RAY-shuntrans-pih-RAY-shun
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