: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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This extra length allows for some dieback, as the stems often dry out slightly after being cut.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Accumulated salts become toxic, causing yellowing, leaf burn, and dieback.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
In colder regions where dieback is common, remove any dead branches.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Rising temperatures are wiping out the planet's warm-water coral reefs, and the dieback may be irreversible, according to the latest Global Tipping Points Report released by researchers worldwide.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Accumulated salts become toxic, causing yellowing, leaf burn, and dieback.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
In colder regions where dieback is common, remove any dead branches.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Rising temperatures are wiping out the planet's warm-water coral reefs, and the dieback may be irreversible, according to the latest Global Tipping Points Report released by researchers worldwide.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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