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ash dieback

ash dieback noun: dieback of ash trees caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus.

Noun

ash dieback (uncountable)

  1. Dieback of ash trees caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus.
    • Ash dieback is a major concern. Only ten years after its identification in the UK, the risks posed by dead and diseased trees is rising, says NR. In 2020, ash dieback was present in 73% of ash trees in England, 92% in Wales, and 21% in Scotland, with a rapid increase in tree mortality rates over...2023 August 9, Mel Holley, “Network News: Scotland's £4.2bn plan to ensure network stability”, in RAIL, number 989, page 24
    Synonyms:
    chalara

Synonyms of ash dieback

Questions about ash dieback

What does ash dieback mean?
Ash dieback means dieback of ash trees caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus.
What part of speech is ash dieback?
Ash dieback is a noun.

Words near ash dieback in the dictionary

  1. ash bread
  2. ash breads
  3. ash cake
  4. ash cakes
  5. ash cash
  6. ash dieback
  7. ash field
  8. Ash Flat
  9. Ash Fork
  10. ash gourd
  11. ash gourds

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