word
turgor
TUR-gor
ˈtɜːrɡərListen
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turgor
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Dictionary meaning
The pressure exerted by fluid in plant cells, which gives the plant its rigidity.
History and origin
Latin — 'turgere' (to swell).
Examples
- When a plant loses water, turgor pressure drops and the leaves begin to wilt.
Common mispronunciations
TUR-jurSTER-gor
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