turgidity
noun [ U ] uk/tɜːˈdʒɪd.ə.ti/ us/tɝːˈdʒɪd.ə.t̬i/
(SWOLLEN QUALITY)
medical specialized紧涨度
the fact of being swollen or firm, usually because of being full of liquid
Water is essential to maintain the turgidity of cells. 水分对维持细胞紧涨度有必要。
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- Resin or sap contributes to the turgidity of trees.
- There is a loss of skin turgidity.
- The cells lose their turgidity and the pore closes.