Transpirasi
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The process of water vapor release from plants into the atmosphere through the stomata or lenticels due to internal evaporation. This phenomenon serves as the primary driver for mineral transport from roots and a mechanism for regulating the plant's internal temperature.
Synonyms & Variants
eksalasi
An older technical term for the emission of vapor or gas from a surface.
evapotranspirasi
Technical term in hydrology and meteorology
pelepasan uap air
A functional description of water molecules exiting plant tissues.
penguapan
General term encompassing both evaporation and transpiration
evaporasi
Often used interchangeably but with different objects
eksudasi
Covers various types of liquid substance discharge
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is rooted in the Latin trans meaning “across” or “through” and spirare meaning “to breathe”. Etymologically, it depicts the metaphor of plants “breathing out” water vapor into the environment. Entering Indonesian via the Dutch loanword transpiratie, the term underwent semantic specialization from general evaporation to a vital biological process within the global hydrological cycle. In social and academic contexts, transpirasi is used exclusively within formal discourse such as botany, ecology, and agronomy. The word carries a technical nuance that distinguishes it from the evaporation of inanimate objects or evaporasi. Its usage signals a deep understanding of plant physiology, frequently appearing in research reports or discussions regarding water-use efficiency in the agricultural sector.
Real-world Usage
Transpirasi berlebih menyebabkan tanaman layu ketika musim kemarau.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.