thigmotropism
nounHow many syllables in thigmotropism?
There are 5 syllables in the word thigmotropism.How to pronounce thigmotropism:
Definition of thigmotropism:
- thigmotropism (noun):
- a tropism in which contact especially with a solid or a rigid surface is the orienting factor
Here are some other common 5-syllable words.
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- anagnorisis
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- unprepossessing
- nonreligious
- popularity
- again and again
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- viability
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- compulsorily
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