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nyctinastic

Syllabification: (nyc·ti·nas·tic)
Pronunciation: /ˌniktəˈnastik/
Definition of nyctinastic

adjective

Botany
  • (of the periodic movement of flowers or leaves) caused by nightly changes in light intensity or temperature.

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nyctinasty

Pronunciation: /ˈniktəˌnastē/
noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek nux, nukt- 'night' + nastos 'pressed' + -ic

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