turgor
noun/ˈtɜrɡər/
Frequency rank: #19,928 most common English word
Meaning
the pressure exerted by fluid inside a plant cell against its cell wall, keeping the plant firm and upright.
Example sentence
Without enough water, plant cells lose their turgor and the leaves begin to wilt.
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