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Defoliation

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Defoliation is a noun meaning The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Meaning

The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include damage, effoliation, exfoliation, leaffall, frondation, shedding.

damageeffoliationexfoliationleaffallfrondationsheddingdeplumationabscissionunsheathingdeflowermentdefloweringpruningdecerptiondismembermentdevegetationseveringdefleshingdisseverancedisseveration

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