Definition of heliotropism in English:

heliotropism

noun ˌhiːlɪə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊpɪz(ə)mˌhiliəˈtroʊpɪzəm

mass nounBotany

1The directional growth of a plant in response to sunlight.
〔植〕（植物的）向光性，向日性。比较PHOTOTROPISM
Compare with phototropism
Example sentencesExamples
- The heliotropism itself is an adaptation for survival, the plant maximizing sunlight.
- All legume plants do this, so be sure to watch your peas and beans for signs of heliotropism.
- The adaptive significance of solar tracking in snow buttercups is mediated through the impact of flower heliotropism on paternal and maternal floral environments.
1. 1.1Zoology The tendency of an animal to move towards light.
  〔动〕（动物的）向光性

Derivatives

heliotropic

adjective ˌhiːlɪə(ʊ)ˈtrɒpɪk

Like a heliotropic plant, she turned towards warmth and light, which unfortunately were the blinding flashes of cameras.
Example sentencesExamples
- Using a similar idea in the moral realm, Augustine says that we naturally seek the good and try to turn towards it, as a heliotropic flower seeks the sun.
- For fourteen years, off and on, I have spent the spring on the south coast of Cornwall, in the heliotropic village of St Mawes.
- The decision to include sunflower petals reflects the artist's faith, for the heliotropic nature of this plant made it an emblem of devotion.

Definition of heliotropism in US English:

heliotropism

nounˌhiliəˈtroʊpɪzəmˌhēlēəˈtrōpizəm

Botany

1The directional growth of a plant in response to sunlight.
〔植〕（植物的）向光性，向日性。比较PHOTOTROPISM
Compare with phototropism
Example sentencesExamples
- All legume plants do this, so be sure to watch your peas and beans for signs of heliotropism.
- The adaptive significance of solar tracking in snow buttercups is mediated through the impact of flower heliotropism on paternal and maternal floral environments.
- The heliotropism itself is an adaptation for survival, the plant maximizing sunlight.
1. 1.1Zoology The tendency of an animal to move toward light.
  〔动〕（动物的）向光性

词汇	heliotropism
释义	Definition of heliotropism in English: heliotropism noun ˌhiːlɪə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊpɪz(ə)mˌhiliəˈtroʊpɪzəm mass nounBotany 1The directional growth of a plant in response to sunlight. 〔植〕（植物的）向光性，向日性。比较PHOTOTROPISM Compare with phototropism Example sentencesExamples The heliotropism itself is an adaptation for survival, the plant maximizing sunlight. All legume plants do this, so be sure to watch your peas and beans for signs of heliotropism. The adaptive significance of solar tracking in snow buttercups is mediated through the impact of flower heliotropism on paternal and maternal floral environments. 1.1Zoology The tendency of an animal to move towards light. 〔动〕（动物的）向光性 Derivatives heliotropic adjective ˌhiːlɪə(ʊ)ˈtrɒpɪk Like a heliotropic plant, she turned towards warmth and light, which unfortunately were the blinding flashes of cameras. Example sentencesExamples Using a similar idea in the moral realm, Augustine says that we naturally seek the good and try to turn towards it, as a heliotropic flower seeks the sun. For fourteen years, off and on, I have spent the spring on the south coast of Cornwall, in the heliotropic village of St Mawes. The decision to include sunflower petals reflects the artist's faith, for the heliotropic nature of this plant made it an emblem of devotion. Definition of heliotropism in US English: heliotropism nounˌhiliəˈtroʊpɪzəmˌhēlēəˈtrōpizəm Botany 1The directional growth of a plant in response to sunlight. 〔植〕（植物的）向光性，向日性。比较PHOTOTROPISM Compare with phototropism Example sentencesExamples All legume plants do this, so be sure to watch your peas and beans for signs of heliotropism. The adaptive significance of solar tracking in snow buttercups is mediated through the impact of flower heliotropism on paternal and maternal floral environments. The heliotropism itself is an adaptation for survival, the plant maximizing sunlight. 1.1Zoology The tendency of an animal to move toward light. 〔动〕（动物的）向光性
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