corn sweat

Definitions

Water drawn in by corn (maize) stalks from the earth and then released into the air via evapotranspiration.

uncountable

Examples

“Is corn sweat⟳ the cause of the coming heat wave⟳? Definitely not. At most, it could make⟳ it more uncomfortable for some places.”

“The heatwave and the related corn sweat-induced humidity are part of broader extreme weather patterns seen in the US in recent days.”

“She noted that while all plants put⟳ some level of moisture into the atmosphere, they do not get⟳ the same credit as corn sweat⟳. ¶ "I guess⟳ you could say⟳ corn is a very sweaty plant⟳. It's very efficient at taking that moisture and putting it out to the ground. It requires a lot of moisture to grow⟳ and thus it evaporates a lot of moisture off of each stock⟳," Mayesboustead said. ¶ Mayesboustead, who grew up in Michigan, said each stock⟳^([sic – meaning stalk]) of corn puts a substantial amount of water vapour into the air.”

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