Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
die-off
noun
/daɪ ɔf/
Definition
A significant and rapid decrease in the population of a species or group.
Examples
- The recent die-off of the coral reefs raises concerns about marine biodiversity.
- A die-off of bees can severely impact local agriculture and ecosystems.
- Scientists are studying the causes of the die-off in the fish population.
Meaning
The term ‘die-off’ refers to when a large number of organisms within a particular species die in a relatively short period of time due to various factors like disease, environmental changes, or other stressors.
Synonyms
- population crash
- mass mortality
- widespread loss
