The scientific name for the process by which plants absorb water is transpiration. This process involves the uptake of water from the soil through the roots and its movement through plant tissues to the leaves. Water evaporates from stomatal openings in the leaves, creating a negative pressure that facilitates further water uptake. Transpiration is essential for nutrient transport, temperature regulation, and maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells, allowing plants to maintain their structure. It also plays a significant role in the water cycle, contributing to moisture in the atmosphere.