ring rot

/rɪŋ rɑt/
IPA guide

Definitions of ring rot
  1. noun
    disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum
    synonyms: ring disease, tobacco wilt
    see moresee less
    type of:
    brown rot
    any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘ring rot'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family