Defoliate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Defoliate is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
More Meanings
- Deprived of leaves; defoliated.
Example Sentences
Agent Orange was used to defoliate jungle vegetation.
These leaves are the moth’s only source of food, and if left unchecked, the caterpillars can completely defoliate a single mighty tree.
Word Forms
- defoliates
- defoliating
- defoliated
Synonyms for defoliate
Depending on context, synonyms include leafless, disforest, defoliated, deforest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disforest, deforest, leafless, deflorate, exfoliate, defolliculate.
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