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overwatering

/ˌoʊvərˈwɔːtərɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overwatering mean?

noun

The act of giving a plant or soil more water than it needs, often resulting in damage or death of the plant.

Example

"The gardener's overwatering of the plants led to their rapid decline and eventual death."

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