tropo-, trop-, -tropal, -trope(s), -tropic, -tropism, -tropia, -tropous, -tropy, trep-

Having an affinity for fat.

In botany, growing vertically with reference to developing plant organs that grow nearly vertically, either upward or downward.

Exhibiting phototropism.

1. The growth, or movement, of a part of a plant in the direction of or away from light sources.
2. The tropism (movement) of an organism in response to the source of a light stimulus.
3. The change of color produced in a substance by the action of light.

An instrument for reversing an electric current.

A reference to the tendency of a plant to grow toward a source of heat.

1. The property, exhibited by certain gels, of becoming fluid when shaken or otherwise agitated and then becoming semisolid again at rest.
2. The property of certain gels of becoming less viscous when shaken or subjected to shearing forces and returning to the original viscosity upon standing.

Relating to or exhibiting trophotropism.

1. A plaque, medal, or other award given in acknowledgment of a victory, success, or some other achievement; especially, in a sporting contest.
2. A memento that symbolizes victory or success; for example, the head of an animal killed during a hunting expedition or something taken from an enemy killed in battle.
3. Something that symbolizes a personal victory or achievement.
4. In ancient Greece or Rome, a victory memorial in a public place or near a battlefield, originally a display of enemy weapons.
5. A representation of a Greek or Roman battle trophy; such as, on a commemorative medal, plaque, or monument.
6. A decorative casting or carving showing weapons or armor on a square or circular base.