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Spraying

SPRAY-ihng

/ˈspreɪɪŋ/

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spraying

Dictionary meaning

The dispersion of fungicides, insecticides, or fertilizer on growing crops, often from a low-flying aircraft.

Examples

  • The spraying of my field prevented it from being ravaged by insects.

Synonyms: crop-dusting

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