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APOGEOTROPISM

\ˈapə͡ʊd͡ʒˌɒtɹə͡ʊpˌɪzəm], \ˈapə‍ʊd‍ʒˌɒtɹə‍ʊpˌɪzəm], \ˈa_p_əʊ_dʒ_ˌɒ_t_ɹ_əʊ_p_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of APOGEOTROPISM

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1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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A tendency to turn or bend in opposition to gravity or away from the centre of the earth, as opposed to GEOTROPISM (which see). Darwin.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Tendency to act apparently contrary to law of gravity-this is, to turn away from the earth.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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