What does die back mean?
Die back means (phytopathology) The browning and death of a plant shoot starting at the tip, due to either disease or climate conditions..
Die back
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(phytopathology) The browning and death of a plant shoot starting at the tip, due to either disease or climate conditions..
Definitions by Sense
- (phytopathology) The browning and death of a plant shoot starting at the tip, due to either disease or climate conditions.
- (botany) The withering of a plant, especially the cyclical withering in autumn and winter; distal parts die off but core parts stay alive (and semidormant or dormant).
Example Sentences
The National Trust reports that 30,000 ash trees on its land will have been felled this year owing to ash dieback. “Dieback” sounds like a gentle, seasonal withdrawal. In fact, ash dieback is a devastating disease caused by a fungus, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, likely to have been carried into the UK on imported ash saplings in the early part of this century.
Word Forms
- diebacks
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When Should You Use Die back?
Use die back when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for die back?
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What is the opposite of die back?
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How do you use die back in a sentence?
The National Trust reports that 30,000 ash trees on its land will have been felled this year owing to ash dieback. “Dieback” sounds like a gentle, seasonal withdrawal. In fact, ash dieback is a devastating disease caused by a fungus, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, likely to have been carried into the UK on imported ash saplings in the early part of this century.
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