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/diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ · noun
The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves..
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Defoliation means The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves..
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