enphytotic

American

[en-fahy-tot-ik] / ˌɛn faɪˈtɒt ɪk /

adjective

(of a plant disease) regularly affecting but not destroying the plants in a given area.

noun

any enphytotic disease.

enphytotic British

/ ˌɛnfaɪˈtɒtɪk /

adjective

(of plant diseases) causing a constant amount of damage each year

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Etymology

Origin of enphytotic

en- ² + Greek phyt ( ón ) plant + -otic

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