C1 noun Formel

transspirant

/trænˈspɪərənt/

A technical term referring to a substance, organism, or surface that facilitates or undergoes the process of transpiration, which is the release of water vapor through pores or membranes. It is most commonly used in botanical or physiological contexts to describe an entity that 'breathes' out moisture into the environment.

Exemples

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The heavy morning dew showed that the thick grass acted as a natural transspirant during the night.

The dew proved the grass released moisture throughout the night.

2

Research indicates that the specific transspirant under observation exhibited high rates of moisture release under UV light.

The study showed that the moisture-releasing subject reacted strongly to UV light.

3

I didn't realize how much of a transspirant this plant is until I saw the humidity rise in my small room.

I noticed the plant releases a lot of water vapor because it made my room humid.

Famille de mots

Nom
transspirant
Verb
transpire
Adverbe
transpirationally
Adjectif
transpirational
Apparenté
transpiration
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Astuce mémo

Break the word down: 'Trans' (across) + 'Spire' (to breathe). It is something that 'breathes' moisture across its surface.

Quiz rapide

In the study of plant biology, the leaf is considered the primary ____ through which moisture is lost to the atmosphere.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : transspirant

Exemples

1

The heavy morning dew showed that the thick grass acted as a natural transspirant during the night.

everyday

The dew proved the grass released moisture throughout the night.

2

Research indicates that the specific transspirant under observation exhibited high rates of moisture release under UV light.

formal

The study showed that the moisture-releasing subject reacted strongly to UV light.

3

I didn't realize how much of a transspirant this plant is until I saw the humidity rise in my small room.

informal

I noticed the plant releases a lot of water vapor because it made my room humid.

4

Quantifying the efficiency of a transspirant requires precise measurement of stomatal conductance and ambient vapor pressure.

academic

To measure how well something releases moisture, one must measure pore movement and air pressure.

5

The company's new agricultural transspirant product line aims to regulate crop hydration more effectively.

business

The business is selling products that help manage how plants release water.

Famille de mots

Nom
transspirant
Verb
transpire
Adverbe
transpirationally
Adjectif
transpirational
Apparenté
transpiration

Collocations courantes

natural transspirant a biological entity that releases moisture
synthetic transspirant a man-made substance that facilitates moisture release
active transspirant a substance currently releasing water vapor
transspirant rate the speed at which moisture is released
leaf transspirant the leaf acting as a source of water vapor

Phrases Courantes

rate of transpiration

the measurement of water loss from a surface

transpirational pull

the force that moves water through a plant due to evaporation

functioning as a transspirant

acting as the source of moisture release

Souvent confondu avec

transspirant vs transparent

Transparent refers to the ability for light to pass through an object, whereas transspirant refers to the release of moisture.

transspirant vs perspiration

Perspiration specifically refers to human sweat, while transspirant is a broader or more botanical/technical term for moisture release.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'transspirant' is highly technical and primarily found in botanical science, environmental studies, or chemistry. It is rarely used in casual conversation where 'moisture-releaser' or 'evaporator' might be preferred.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse this with the adjective 'transpirant' or misspelling it as 'transpirant' (with one 's'), though 'transspirant' is a rarer technical variant. Many also confuse it with 'transparent'.

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Astuce mémo

Break the word down: 'Trans' (across) + 'Spire' (to breathe). It is something that 'breathes' moisture across its surface.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'trans' (across/through) and 'spirare' (to breathe).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Often used in the singular when describing a specific agent Takes the plural -s for multiple substances

Quiz rapide

In the study of plant biology, the leaf is considered the primary ____ through which moisture is lost to the atmosphere.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : transspirant

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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