Die-off
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʌɪɒf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Die-off is a noun meaning (chiefly biology) An incident or episode in which a particular species or organism dies off, especially in large numbers.
Meaning
(chiefly biology) An incident or episode in which a particular species or organism dies off, especially in large numbers.
Example Sentences
A serious drought in 1785 and 1786 caused a die-off of cattle, which ruined many peasant families, especially in the south.
Word Forms
- die-offs
- dieoff
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include death, kill, mortality, kills, dieoff, kill-off.
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