Meaning of turgor | Babel Free
Definitions
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Turgidity. countable, uncountable
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The pressure produced by a solution in a space that is enclosed by a differentially permeable membrane. countable, uncountable
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Turgor pressure is the force or pressure within the cell exerted by fluid that presses the cell membrane against the cell wall. countable, uncountable
Examples
“Cuttings in a vase lost their turgor, incapable of drawing up the water and nutrients that once kept them supple.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.