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PRONUNCIATION OF TURGIDITY

turgidity  [tɜːˈdʒɪdɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TURGIDITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Turgidity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TURGIDITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Turgor pressure

Turgor pressure pushes the plasma membrane against the cell wall of plant, bacteria, and fungi cells as well as those protist cells which have cell walls. This pressure, turgidity, is caused by the osmotic flow of water from area of low solute concentration outside of the cell into the cell's vacuole, which has a higher solute concentration. Healthy plant cells are turgid and plants rely on turgidity to maintain rigidity. In contrast, this phenomenon is not observed in animal cells which have no cell walls to prevent them from being burst by the flow of water into the cell and must either continually pump out water or live in an isotonic solution where there is no osmotic pressure.

Definition of turgidity in the English dictionary

The definition of turgidity in the dictionary is the quality or state of being swollen and distended or congested. Other definition of turgidity is the quality or state of being pompous and high-flown or bombastic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TURGIDITY


acidity
əˈsɪdɪtɪ
algidity
ælˈdʒɪdɪtɪ
aridity
əˈrɪdɪtɪ
comorbidity
ˌkəʊmɔːˈbɪdɪtɪ
cupidity
kjuːˈpɪdɪtɪ
fluidity
fluːˈɪdɪtɪ
frigidity
frɪˈdʒɪdɪtɪ
humidity
hjuːˈmɪdɪtɪ
hybridity
haɪˈbrɪdɪtɪ
intrepidity
ˌɪntrɪˈpɪdɪtɪ
invalidity
ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪtɪ
liquidity
lɪˈkwɪdɪtɪ
lividity
lɪˈvɪdɪtɪ
lucidity
luːˈsɪdɪtɪ
morbidity
mɔːˈbɪdɪtɪ
placidity
pləˈsɪdɪtɪ
rapidity
rəˈpɪdɪtɪ
rigidity
rɪˈdʒɪdɪtɪ
stupidity
stjuːˈpɪdɪtɪ
turbidity
tɜːˈbɪdɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TURGIDITY

turfless
turfman
turfmen
turfy
Turgenev
turgent
turgently
turgescence
turgescency
turgescent
turgid
turgidly
turgidness
turgite
turgor
turgor pressure

WORDS THAT END LIKE TURGIDITY

absolute humidity
avidity
face validity
flaccidity
gravidity
hyperacidity
insipidity
modulus of rigidity
nudity
pallidity
putridity
relative humidity
solidity
specific humidity
superfluidity
timidity
torpidity
torridity
validity
viridity
viscidity

Synonyms and antonyms of turgidity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «turgidity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TURGIDITY

Find out the translation of turgidity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

膨胀度
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

turgencia
570 millions of speakers

English

turgidity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सूजन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تثرجديتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тургесцентность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

turgescência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রসস্ফীতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

turgescence
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kekeruhan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Prallheitsgrad
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

腫れ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

turgidity
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Turgiditas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

turgidity
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

turgidity
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कडकपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

turgidity
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

turgore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jędrności
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тургесцентность
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

turgescenței
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπαργής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

turgiditeit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

saftspändhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

turgidity
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of turgidity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TURGIDITY»

The term «turgidity» is normally little used and occupies the 128.259 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TURGIDITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about turgidity

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TURGIDITY»

Discover the use of turgidity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to turgidity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Principles of Soil and Plant Water Relations
He then calculated relative turgidity, RT, as follows: RT = [(fresh wt. − dry wt.)/( turgid wt. − dry wt.)] × 100. (18.16) The relative turgidity is related to the water saturation deficit (or water deficit), as follows: 100-RT=WSD. (18.17) Later Barrs and ...
M.B. Kirkham, 2004
2
Biology: A Functional Approach
Figure 4.5 Summary of the events that ensue if A Cell placed in external solution whose solute concentration is lower than cell sap (hypotonic solution) Water enters vacuole by osmosis Protoplast expands, turgidity increases full turgor ...
M. B. V. Roberts, 1986
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Texture in Food: Solid Foods
The linear regression model of bruise volume (By, mm3) with the same impact energy related to Magness-Taylor firmness (F, N) and turgidity in terms of deformation at skin puncture (DSP, mm) for Blanquilla pears (Garcia etal., 1995) was BV= ...
David Kilcast, B. M. McKenna, 2004
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Readings from Classical Rhetoric
The result is not forcefulness but turgidity of language and confusion of images. Examined in a clear light, the passage sinks from being awe-inspiring to triviality. If incongruous turgidity is unforgivable in tragedy, a naturally dignified genre ...
Patricia P. Matsen, Philip B. Rollinson, Marion Sousa, 1990
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METHODS IN CELL BIOLOGY
Chapter. 7. Evaluation. of. Turgidity,. Plasinolysis,. and. Deplasmolysis. of. Plant. Cells. E. J. STADELMANN. Department of Plant Pathology and Physiology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota1 II. III. IV. VI. Introduction . A. History .
David M. Prescott, 1966
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University Botany- Iii : (Plant Taxonomy, Plant Embryology, ...
When the turgidity of guard cells increases due to the entry of water into the guard cells from adjacent cells, the outer thin wall stretches and inner wall is being thick and inelastic becomes concave. As a result of which the stomatal pore widens ...
S.M. Reddy, 2004
7
The Medico-chirurgical Review and Journal of Practical Medicine
From witnessing the turgidity acquired by the spermatic sacs of the snail, the author imagined that an analogous result might be obtained by introducing into the intestines of small animals, before immersing them in water, an organic fluid of ...
James Johnson, 1829
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A Complete Course in Certificate Biology
VACUOLAR SAI Turgidity and Flaccidity When water enters the vacuole of a cell, the volume of the cell sap increases. The pressure exerted by the contents of the cell against the rigid cell wall also increases. This pressure is known as turgor ...
V. B. Rastogi, 1997
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Plant Physiology, 4E
It was concluded, therefore, that the opening and closing of stomata depend upon the changes in the turgidity of their guard cells, i.e., when guard cells are turgid, pores are open but when flaccid the pores are closed. The size of the pore  ...
S N Pandey, B K Sinha, 2009
10
Modern Biology
This type of wilting is seen in herbaceous plants during afternoon hours when roots are not able to absorb adequate quantity of water from soil in order to compensate the rapid loss of water from exposed parts. But they regain their turgidity ...
V. B. Rastogi, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TURGIDITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term turgidity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Water me please
Leaves begin to curl and stems lose their turgidity. If water is supplied in time, they quickly recover. If we wait too long, the plant will exceed the maximum wilting ... «Coastal Illustrated, Jul 15»
2
New Glarus R&D Wild Bitter
Whale hunters—ugh—were brought to full turgidity two years running with the release of Very Sour Fruit (Blackberry) in 2013, and then Wild Peach last year; ... «Paste Magazine, May 15»
3
5 REASONS NOT TO THROW AWAY THE USED TEA BAGS
The tannin contained in the tea will eliminate the inflammation and irritation and will diminish the redness and turgidity. You can also eliminate herpes, pigment ... «Indo American News, Apr 15»
4
Savage Love Letter of the Day: Four Pack
I know visible turgidity isn't an issue legally, but honestly, I'm at the strip club to enjoy the dancers and I don't want to distract attention away from them. «TheStranger.com, Apr 15»
5
One-sentence wisdom
... attempts at fancy writing in which the piling up of adjectives and adverbs is imagined to create an effect of elegance while instead merely achieving turgidity. «Baltimore Sun, Mar 15»
6
Six Nations, Super Rugby and the LV= Cup all come under the …
In Saturday's Financial Times Harry Eyres wrote that this year's Six Nations tournament has “descended into a pit of muscle-bound turgidity”. He said that his ... «SkySports, Mar 15»
7
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Guinness for strength; raw egg for arousal; condensed milk for turgidity; nutmeg for hallucinogenic properties to allow for erectile longevity. Let's get down to ... «Wonkette, Feb 15»
8
Can science journals have beautiful prose?
Perhaps readers don't respect scientists who resist the conventional turgidity of our writing form. I don't think this is true, although I'm aware of no formal analysis. «Scope, Jan 15»
9
Plants, water and stress
Plants use water in three main ways: to maintain their turgidity, to transport water-soluble nutrients and to photosynthesize. A turgid plant is erect, not limp. «Napa Valley Register, May 14»
10
Big penis, small penis and other sex troubles
He also suggests that the man take a warm shower before intercourse as this enhances his turgidity. 3. The impotent man. "Nowadays there are many treatment ... «Jamaica Observer, Apr 14»

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