Overprune

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To prune too much. transitive

    "This usually overprunes the tree, removing valuable sources of carbohydrates for root growth and development of trunk caliper."

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"This usually overprunes the tree, removing valuable sources of carbohydrates for root growth and development of trunk caliper."

Etymology

From over- + prune.

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