damp off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Of plants: to decay and perish through excessive moisture.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sweet alyssum seedlings are particularly prone to damping off, so do not overmoisten the soil.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “damp off” mean?
Of plants: to decay and perish through excessive moisture.
Is “damp off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.