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Nutrient toxicity

Pronounced / NOO·tree·unt tok·SIS·ih·tee /

Harm caused by too much of a nutrient, often showing up as burnt tips or dark, stressed leaves.

Example in a sentence

“Clawed, glossy dark-green leaves are a classic sign of nitrogen nutrient toxicity.”

Also called toxicity

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