aphototropic

adjective

apho·​to·​trop·​ic

¦āˌfōtə¦träpik,

ā¦f-

: turning away from the source of light

aphototropic roots

aphototropism

¦āfōˈtä‧trəˌpizəm

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 2 + phototropic

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