morate

/mɔˈreɪt/ or /moʊˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal disease that affects plants, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions

“The farmer noticed the morate on the leaves of his banana plants and immediately applied a fungicide.”

2. verb

To become infected with a fungal disease, especially morate

“The researcher observed that the plant began to morate after coming into contact with the contaminated soil.”

Synonyms

  • fungal disease
  • leaf spot
  • plant disease

Antonyms

  • disease-free plant
  • healthy plant