thermotropic adjective. [Ɵǝ:mǝ'trǝʊpɪk, -'trɒpɪk] L19.
[from THERMO- + -TROPIC.]
1. Biology. Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermotropism. rare. L19.

2. Chemistry. Brought about by a change in temperature; spec. pertaining to or designating a mesophase which has its phase transitions effected by a change in temperature. E20.

■ thermo'tropism noun (Biology) the property of turning or bending in a given direction in response to heat L19.

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