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a·crop·e·tal

 (ə-krŏp′ĭ-tl)
adj.
Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the base toward the apex.
a·crop′e·tal·ly adv.
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acropetal

(əˈkrɒpɪtəl)
adj
(Botany) (of leaves and flowers) produced in order from the base upwards so that the youngest are at the apex. Compare basipetal
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a•crop•e•tal

(əˈkrɒp ɪ tl)

adj.
(of a plant) exhibiting a pattern of growth or movement from the base of the stem to its apex (opposed to basipetal).
[1870–75]
a•crop′e•tal•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.acropetal - of leaves or flowersacropetal - of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from base to apex
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
basipetal - of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base
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