disbudding

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Synonyms: dissuading, disbanding, disbursing

Antonyms: dissuading, disbanding, disbursing

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|agriculture}} Removal of [[superfluous]] bud growths from a plant, done to encourage more robust growth of the [[fruit]].
2. {{lb|en|veterinary}} In the raising of [[domesticated]] [[animal]]s with [[horn]]s, such as [[goat]]s, [[sheep]], and [[cow]]s, the removal of the undeveloped horns from a young animal.

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