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heliotropic

Nyctinastic vs Heliotropic - What's the difference?

nyctinastic | heliotropic |


As adjectives the difference between nyctinastic and heliotropic

is that nyctinastic is relating to nyctinasty- the movement of leaves or petals in response to darkness while heliotropic is exhibiting heliotropism.

Dorsal vs Heliotropic - What's the difference?

dorsal | heliotropic |


As adjectives the difference between dorsal and heliotropic

is that dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate while heliotropic is exhibiting heliotropism.

As a noun dorsal

is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Heliotropic vs Heliocentric - What's the difference?

heliotropic | heliocentric |


As adjectives the difference between heliotropic and heliocentric

is that heliotropic is exhibiting heliotropism while heliocentric is (astronomy) having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a solar system or orbit.

Heliotropin vs Heliotropic - What's the difference?

heliotropin | heliotropic |


As a noun heliotropin

is piperonal.

As an adjective heliotropic is

exhibiting heliotropism.