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Dictionary » W » Water potential Water potentialDefinition noun The measure of the relative tendency of water to move from one area to another, and is commonly represented by the Greek letter Ψ (Psi).
Water potential is caused by osmosis, gravity, mechanical pressure, or matrix effects including surface tension. It is useful in understanding water movements within plants, animals, and soil.
Compare: Osmotic Potential.
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