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soft rot

n
(Plant Pathology) any of various bacterial or fungal plant diseases characterized by watery disintegration of fruits, roots, etc
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soft′ rot`


n.
a disease of fruits and vegetables, marked by a soft, watery decay of affected parts, caused by bacteria or fungi.
[1900–05]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.soft rot - mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi
plant disease - a disease that affects plants
leak - soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
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