overcrop

/ˈoʊvərkɹɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

an area of land where the soil has been overfertilized or overplanted, leading to reduced fertility and decreased crop yields

“The overcrop in the field was evident by the withered plants and discolored soil.”

Synonyms

  • overfertilization
  • soil depletion

Antonyms

  • fertile land
  • productive soil