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Meaning of water stress in English

water stress
noun [ U ]
uk
/ˈwɔː.tə ˌstres/ us
/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌstres/
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environment   specialized
a situation when there is not enough water in an area:
Without immediate action, demand for water will eventually outstrip potential supply, particularly in areas of water stress.
The Water Saving Group is identifying areas of water stress and devising strategies aimed at saving water.
agriculture   specialized
a condition in plants when they cannot grow normally because they do not get the right amount of water, usually too little water:
If they suffer long-term water stress, plants might permanently wilt or stop growing.
A critical time for water stress in sunflowers is the period 20 days before and 20 days after flowering.
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