soft rot

/sɔft rɑt/
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Other forms: soft rots

Definitions of soft rot
  1. noun
    mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi
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    types:
    leak
    soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
    type of:
    plant disease
    a disease that affects plants
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