DAMPING OFF FUNGUS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase damping off fungus. (close relations)
Definition of DAMPING OFF FUNGUS
damp
Best Alternative Words for DAMPING OFF FUNGUS
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blight | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state or condition being blighted • any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting verb • cause to suffer a blight | ||||||||
canker | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark • an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth) • a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of verb • become infected with a canker • infect with a canker | ||||||||
decay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition | ||||||||
decomposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the analysis of a vector field • in a decomposed state • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • the organic phenomenon of rotting | ||||||||
fungi | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants | ||||||||
mildew | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming mildewed • a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter verb • become moldy; spoil due to humidity | ||||||||
mold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • loose soil rich in organic matter • the process of becoming mildewed • a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter • a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold • a distinctive nature, character, or type • sculpture produced by molding verb • form in clay, wax, etc • become moldy; spoil due to humidity • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • make something, usually for a specific function • fit tightly, follow the contours of • shape or influence; give direction to | ||||||||
mould | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • loose soil rich in organic matter • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the process of becoming mildewed • a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter • a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold • a distinctive nature, character, or type • sculpture produced by molding • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens verb • form in clay, wax, etc • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • make something, usually for a specific function | ||||||||
putrefaction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles | ||||||||
rot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) verb • break down • become physically weaker | ||||||||
rotting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action | ||||||||
spoilage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the amount that has spoiled • the process of becoming spoiled • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it | ||||||||
wilt | verbv | |||||||
noun • any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots • causing to become limp or drooping verb • lose strength • become limp | ||||||||
wither | verbv | |||||||
verb • wither, as with a loss of moisture • lose freshness, vigor, or vitality | ||||||||
pythium debaryanum | nounn | |||||||
noun • fungus causing damping off disease in seedlings |