Meaning Of The Word Defoliant

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defoliant
variable noun: A defoliant is a chemical used on trees and plants to make all their leaves fall off. Defoliants are especially used in war to remove protection from an enemy.

defoliant in American English
a chemical substance that causes leaves to fall from growing plants
noun: a preparation for defoliating plants

defoliant in British English
noun: a chemical sprayed or dusted onto trees to cause their leaves to fall, esp to remove cover from an enemy in warfare

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