| 释义 |
tran·spi·ra·tion
\ˌtranzpəˈrāshən, ˌtraan-, -n(t)sp-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French from transpirer + -ation
: an act, process, or instance of transpiring: as
a. : the passage of fluid (as water) through skin or animal membrane in the form of a vapor; also : something that is transpired : perspiration
b. : the emission or exhalation of watery vapor from the surfaces of leaves or other parts of plants
c. : the passing of gases through fine tubes or porous substances because of differences of pressure or temperature — compare thermal transpiration |