tipburn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A physiological disorder in plants, especially leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage, characterized by necrosis or browning of leaf tips or margins, often due to localized calcium deficiency and environmental stress during rapid growth.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪpˌbɝn/ /ˈtɪpˌbɜːn/

Word forms

tipburn

Etymology

Compound of tip + burn.

Related words

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