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thinning
This term describes a gradual reduction in density or thickness, often carrying a connotation of loss or depletion. When applied to the environment or biology, it suggests a weakening of a protective barrier or a decline in vitality, such as the atmospheric ozone layer or hair follicles.
In a horticultural context, the word shifts from a passive process of loss to an active, intentional management technique. Here, it refers to the strategic removal of excess seedlings to ensure the remaining plants have sufficient nutrients and space to thrive.
Meanings
Examples
The air is thinning as we climb higher up the mountain.
I think I am starting to see some thinning on top of my head.
You should start thinning the seedlings so they have room to grow.
We need to address the thinning of the ice caps in the Arctic.
The thinning ranks of the army retreated slowly toward the coast.
Is it just me or is the crowd thinning out already?
She spent the afternoon thinning the radishes in her garden.