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root-bound

root-bound

Meaning of root-bound

English

having roots that have filled a container and become densely tangled

Deutsch

so, dass der Topf völlig vom unterirdischen Geflecht der Pflanze ausgefüllt ist

root-bound

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈruːt baʊnd/
American English
/ˈruːt baʊnd/

root-bound with German translation

root-bound usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The plant is root-bound.

Die Pflanze ist durchwurzelt.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I'm repotting the root-bound cactus.

Ich topfe den durchwurzelten Kaktus um.

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What's the difference between root-bound and pot-bound

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🇬🇧English
pot-bound

Same meaning; more common in British English.

rare word

ENMy tomato seedlings are pot-bound, so I'll repot them.

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What does root-bound mean?

having roots that have filled a container and become densely tangled

How do you pronounce root-bound?

root-bound is pronounced [ˈruːt baʊnd].

How is root-bound used in a sentence?

Die Pflanze ist durchwurzelt. Translation: The plant is root-bound.

Is root-bound part of Houseplants vocabulary?

Yes, root-bound can be learned in the Houseplants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is root-bound part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, root-bound can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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