Dictionary
root pressure
noun
Definition of ROOT PRESSURE
: the chiefly osmotic pressure by which water rises into the stems of plants from the roots
See root pressure defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of ROOT PRESSURE
1875
Rhymes with ROOT PRESSURE
Learn More About ROOT PRESSURE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: root–prunePrevious Word in the Dictionary: root out All Words Near: root pressure
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up root pressure? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).