cropsickness

/ˈkrɒpsɪkˌnɛs/; /krɒpˈsɪknɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of plants, especially crops, that is caused by overwatering, resulting in root rot and other damage.

“The farmer noticed that his crops were suffering from cropsickness due to the heavy rainfall in the past week.”

2. noun

A colloquial or informal term for ‘overwatering’, often used to describe the condition of plants.

“The gardener said the plants were getting cropsickness again, and it was time to check the irrigation system.”

Synonyms

  • drowning
  • overwatering

Antonyms

  • underwatering