dieback

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Noun dieback has 1 sense

dieback - a disease of plants characterized by the gradual dying of the young shoots starting at the tips and progressing to the larger branches
--₁ is a kind of plant disease

Derived form: verb die back₁

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Dieback

Description:

Dieback is a condition primarily affecting plants where the branches or shoots start to wither, decline, and eventually die due to various factors such as disease, pest infestation, or environmental stress. It is characterized by the gradual death of plant tissues starting from the tips and progressing towards the center of the plant.

Sample Sentences:

The apple tree in our backyard is experiencing dieback, with its branches gradually wilting and dying.
The forest has been devastated by dieback caused by a combination of invasive insects and drought.
The shrubs along the road are showing signs of dieback due to pollution from nearby factories.

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