Definition

A type of damage to plants caused by too much sunlight, leading to injury or death of the plant tissues, especially in woody plants like trees.

Example

The young trees suffered from sunscald after being exposed to intense sunlight without any shade.

Conversation

Have you heard about the issue of sunscald in plants during summer?

Yeah, it's a real problem for gardeners, especially with sensitive trees.

I didn't realize it could cause so much damage until I saw some affected trees.

Definitely! It's important to protect them from excessive sun exposure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sunscald is formed from "sun" (from Old English *sunne*, meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "scald" (from Old English *scaldian*, meaning to burn or scorch). The word describes the condition where plants or skin are burned or scorched by excessive sunlight.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sun' as the source of light and warmth that can 'scald' or burn things, helping you remember that sunscald refers to damage caused by too much sun.

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