Evapotranspiration
//ɪˌvæpəʊˌtɹænspɪˈɹeɪʃn̩// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation, sublimation and transpiration. countable, uncountable
"Calculated evapotranspirations are climatological values, namely the long-term average of the evapotranspirations."
Example
More examples"As plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, they release water through evapotranspiration from their leaf pores, which helps them cool down in the hot sun."
Etymology
Blend of evapo(ration) + transpiration.
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