bitter pit

noun

A disease of apples and pears, characterised by dark spots of dead cells, believed to be caused by calcium deficiency.

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Meanings

nounbitter pit (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA disease of apples and pears, characterised by dark spots of dead cells, believed to be caused by calcium deficiency.
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APA

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