1) Cutting 2) Dilution 3) Forest management 4) Losing density 5) The act of diluting something
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1) Dilution 2) Tapering
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- the act of diluting something
- lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
- take off weight
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• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Thin
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the removal of a portion of seedlings or plants that are growing too closely together.
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(from the article `fruit farming`) Removal of flowers or young fruit (thinning) is done to permit the remaining fruits to grow more rapidly and to prevent development of such a large ... ...Fruit trees in particular when pruned annually often give fruit of finer quality, larger in size, freer of disease, and of better colour. The two .....
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(from the article `ice in lakes and rivers`) In the spring, when average daily air temperatures rise above the freezing point, ice begins to decay. Two processes are active during this period: a ...
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Picking out the overpopulated seedlings in any flower or vegetable bed, to make a better growing condition for the rest. Making better spacing and esthetics for the growing area.
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Partial or complete removal of undesirable or excess plants. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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The removal of a proportion of shoots to improve the vigor and quality of the remainder.
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A term used in different ways to describe: -The removal of seedlings in beds or containers to provide more space for those next to them to grow -The reduction of the number of flowers or fruit buds to prevent overcrowding and to improve fruit quality
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Decreasing the thickness of an artifact, or a portion of an artifact by extensive flaking. Basal Thinning refers to the removal of thickness from the hafting area by means of flake removal.
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Clipping off weaker or crowded seedlings from a garden row or patch, giving the remaining plants enough room to grow more strongly, without having to compete with other plants for nutrients.
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Removing some plants, or parts of plants (such as branches and/or leaves) to allow sufficient room for the remaining plants to grow.
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Removing excess seedlings, to allow sufficient room for the remaining plants to grow. Thinning also refers to removing entire branches from a tree or shrub, to give the plant a more open structure.
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1) Pulling or clipping the weak seedlings in a pot or row in order to leave the others room enough to develop. 2) Removing a branch or water sprout at the point where it joins a main stem, branch, or trunk. Watch this video that includes a clip on how-to thin seedlings.
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noun the act of diluting something; `the cutting of whiskey with water`; `the thinning of paint with turpentine`
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Removing excess fruit, branches or laterals to allow sufficient room for the remaining fruit or branches to grow
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a partial cut in an immature, overstocked stand of trees used to increase the stand's value growth by concentrating on individuals with the best potential.
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To cut branches or stems back to the main branch to allow sunlight into the plant's center, provide air circulation and encourage remaining stems to grow in their normal direction.
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If a fruit tree sets excessive amounts of fruit in one year, selective thinning will produce higher quality produce.
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Removing excess seedlings, to allow sufficient room for the remaining plants to grow. Thinning also refers to removing entire branches from a tree or shrub to give the plant a more open structure.
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Removing or reducing plants or seedlings in order to allow better air circulation and light exposure.
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To cut branches or stems back to the main branch to allow sunlight into the plant's center, provide air circulation and encourage remaining stems to grow in their normal direction.
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A tree removal practice that reduces tree density and competition between trees in a stand. Thinning concentrates growth on fewer, high-quality trees, provides periodic income and generally enhances tree vigor. Heavy thinning can benefit wildlife through the increased growth of ground vegetation.
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