dampen off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To become damp, especially too damp for an intended agricultural purpose.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dampen off” mean?
To become damp, especially too damp for an intended agricultural purpose.
Is “dampen off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.