Associations to the word «Defoliate»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DEFOLIATE, verb. (transitive) To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
DEFOLIATE, adjective. Deprived of leaves; defoliated.
Dictionary definition
DEFOLIATE, verb. Strip the leaves or branches from; "defoliate the trees with pesticides".
DEFOLIATE, adjective. Deprived of leaves.
Wise words
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