The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.
Example Sentences
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
Transpiration plays a key role in maintaining atmospheric moisture.
Synonyms
evaporation, water loss, evapotranspiration, moisture release, plant respiration
