turgot (Meaning)
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turgot (n)
French economist who in 1774 was put in control of finances by Louis XVI; his proposals for reforms that involved abolishing feudal privileges made him unpopular with the aristocracy and in 1776 he was dismissed (1727-1781)
Synonyms & Antonyms of turgot
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turgot Sentence Examples
- The turgor of the plant's cells was so high that it snapped back when touched.
- The drought had reduced the turgor of the leaves, causing them to wilt.
- The osmotic pressure within the cell maintained its turgidity.
- The turgid tomato burst open when it was squeezed.
- The plant's water deficit caused a loss of turgor, leading to plasmolysis.
- The turgor pressure of a cell is regulated by the movement of water and ions across its membrane.
- The balloon's elasticity was comparable to the turgor of a healthy plant cell.
- The turgidity of the skin was a sign of proper hydration.
- The microscope revealed the turgid appearance of the bacteria cells.
- The turgor of the fruit indicated its freshness and ripeness.
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French economist who in 1774 was put in control of finances by Louis XVI; his proposals for reforms that involved abolishing feudal privileges made him unpopula
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The turgor of the plant's cells was so high that it snapped back when touched.
The drought had reduced the turgor of the leaves, causing them to wilt.
The osmotic pressure within the cell maintained its turgidity.
The turgid tomato burst open when it was squeezed.
