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All the models such as impeding crosslinking of cell wall and the bacteria bursting from turgor pressure?

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Quick take

Turgidity.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Turgidity.

noun

(botany) Turgor pressure is the force or pressure within the cell exerted by fluid that presses the cell membrane against the cell wall.

noun

(physics) The pressure produced by a solution in a space that is enclosed by a differentially permeable membrane.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for turgor.

noun

Turgidity.

noun

(botany) Turgor pressure is the force or pressure within the cell exerted by fluid that presses the cell membrane against the cell wall.

noun

(physics) The pressure produced by a solution in a space that is enclosed by a differentially permeable membrane.

Example sentences

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All the models such as impeding crosslinking of cell wall and the bacteria bursting from turgor pressure?

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Second, changing the external turgor pressure, such as by adding PEG to the medium, doesn't change the rate of death.

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In others, it substitutes for potassium in several roles, such as maintaining turgor pressure and aiding in the opening and closing of stomata.

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If they could also restore my skin turgor.

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When it comes to how one notices they are dehydrated when they aren't feeling thirsty, you tend to get good at picking up on the signs (skin turgor test, headaches, dry mouth, etc) and you also tend to be pretty cognizant of how much water you consume in a day which makes it pretty easy to self correct early.

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Turgor pressure changes when the sun goes down and trees get less rigid with a lower pressure.

Proper noun examples

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Turgor pressure changes when the sun goes down and trees get less rigid with a lower pressure.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use turgor in a sentence?

All the models such as impeding crosslinking of cell wall and the bacteria bursting from turgor pressure?

What does turgor mean?

Turgidity.

What part of speech is turgor?

turgor is commonly used as noun.