overapplication
noun
over·ap·pli·ca·tion
ˌō-vər-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 
plural overapplications
: excessive application of something
overapplication of pesticides
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Kewaunee is one of a number of Wisconsin counties facing water quality issues due to the overapplication of manure and other fertilizers utilized by agriculture.
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2023
Investigators looking into the overapplication were able to find a host of documents showing the conflicting numbers, according to the complaint, include Stodola's hauling notes, his daily hauling log, invoices and a document containing the false manure metrics Stodola sent to Wakker.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2022
The document links Kinnard's operations to the test results, especially the overapplication of manure on fields in the area.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022
Despite a somewhat tarnished reputation from wild overapplication in recent years, the NPS score remains the gold standard in measuring growth potential.
—Chris Martin, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
Ammonia is also produced from overapplication of fertilizer on crops such as corn.
—Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 11 May 2021
Past health problems caused by the insect repellent were mostly due to overapplication and ingestion.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 22 June 2020
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2023
Investigators looking into the overapplication were able to find a host of documents showing the conflicting numbers, according to the complaint, include Stodola's hauling notes, his daily hauling log, invoices and a document containing the false manure metrics Stodola sent to Wakker.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2022
The document links Kinnard's operations to the test results, especially the overapplication of manure on fields in the area.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022
Despite a somewhat tarnished reputation from wild overapplication in recent years, the NPS score remains the gold standard in measuring growth potential.
—Chris Martin, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
Ammonia is also produced from overapplication of fertilizer on crops such as corn.
—Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 11 May 2021
Past health problems caused by the insect repellent were mostly due to overapplication and ingestion.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 22 June 2020
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“Overapplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overapplication. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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