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Term: Soft Scale

Description:

Soft scale refers to a group of small insects that are members of the scale insect family. These insects are characterized by a soft, waxy protective covering on their bodies, which makes them appear like small bumps on plant surfaces. Soft scales can be found in both popular and local environments, and they can cause damage to various plants by sucking sap from the host plant.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Soft scale can harm plants.
• Adjective: The soft scale insects feed on the plant sap.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: Soft scale refers to the insects belonging to the scale insect family that have a soft, waxy protective covering on their bodies.

Example Sentence: The soft scale infestation severely affected the health of the garden plants.

Related Products: Soft Scale Insect Control, Plant Insecticides

Sense 2:

Adjective: Soft scale describes the characteristic of these scale insects having a soft, waxy protective covering on their bodies.

Example Sentence: The soft scale insects were easily squashed due to their delicate outer covering.

Related Products: Waxy Protective Covering, Insect-Resistant Plants