Plant Pathology Terms

noun obscene or indecent material, especially in literature or art

verb to mark with smut or black dirt

• The literary critic analyzed the use of smut in the novel.
• I can't believe she reads that smutty romance novel series.
• I heard he's into that smut stuff, like adult films and magazines.
• The scandalous rumors spread like smut through the small town.

noun a type of unsegmented worm with a long, cylindrical body

• The nematode is a type of roundworm that can be found in soil, water, plants, and animals.
• I heard that nematodes can be a problem for gardeners trying to grow vegetables.
• Those nematodes are a real pain in the butt for farmers.
• The nematode of doubt wriggled in the back of his mind, causing him to second-guess his decisions.

noun a plural form of the word acarocecidium, which refers to a type of gall or swelling on a plant caused by mites

• The study of acarocecidiums involves examining the interactions between mites and their host plants.
• I never knew acarocecidiums could have such a big impact on agriculture!
• Those little acarocecidiums are causing a lot of trouble in the garden.
• The acarocecidiums of suspicion had taken root in their relationship, slowly destroying trust.