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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἄκρον (ákron, “the top”) + Latin petō, petere (“fall, rush out”) + -al.
Adjective
acropetal (not comparable)
- (botany) That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence.
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Adjective
acropetal m or f (plural acropetais)
- (botany) acropetal (that develops from the base towards the apex in sequence)