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heliotropic

UK
/ˌhiːlɪəʊˈtrɒpɪk/
US
/ˌhiːliəˈtrɑpɪk/

Translations

heliotropicadjective
more heliotropic
Comp.
most heliotropic
Super.
UK
/ˌhiːlɪəʊˈtrɒpɪk/
US
/ˌhiːliəˈtrɑpɪk/
The heliotropic plants turned their leaves towards the sun.
Гелиотропные растения повернули свои листья к солнцу.
Synonyms
sun-following
light-seeking
solar-oriented

Definitions

heliotropicadjective
Describing a plant or organism that grows or moves towards the direction of sunlight.
The heliotropic flowers turned their heads to follow the sun across the sky.
Figuratively, oriented or designed to face the sun in order to receive maximum sunlight.
The building's heliotropic façade rotates slowly to capture optimal solar energy.
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