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Noun: evapotranspiration  i,va-pow,tran-spu'rey-shun
  1. Process where moisture is returned to the air by evaporation from the soil and transpiration by plants
    "Accurate measurement of evapotranspiration is crucial for efficient irrigation management"

Derived forms: evapotranspirations

Encyclopedia: Evapotranspiration