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guttation
[ guh-tey-shuhn ]
noun
Botany.
- a process in which water in liquid form is given off by plants.
guttation
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- The exudation of water from leaves as a result of root pressure.
- Compare transpiration
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Their framework reveals diverse functions -- such as excretion, venom spraying, prey hunting, spore dispersal, and plant guttation -- highlighting potential applications in soft robotics, additive manufacturing, and drug delivery.
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This strange sweat, technically known as guttation, is similar to sap in plants.
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This tooth fungus excretes red liquid much like sap in a process called guttation, when the fungus absorbs extra water from wet soil.
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"That wasn't guttation," James said heavily.
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