Epiphytotic

Pronunciation: /ˈiˈpaɪˈfaɪˈtuˈtɪk/

Epiphytotic (adj)

  1. A widespread outbreak of disease affecting plants, often spreading through a region over a period of time.

Epiphytotic (adjective)

Examples

  • The epiphytotic spread quickly through the orchard.
  • Farmers prepared early because an epiphytotic was expected.