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defoliant

 

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Noun defoliant has 1 sense
  1. defoliant - a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
    --1 is a kind of
    compound, chemical compound
    Derived form: verb defoliate1

Definitions from the Web

Term: Defoliant

Noun: A chemical substance used to remove or cause the leaves of plants to fall off, especially in agriculture or military operations.

Example: The defoliant sprayed on the crops effectively controlled the pests, but also damaged some of the surrounding vegetation.

Noun: A substance used to remove the leaves from trees, especially in warfare to eliminate forest cover.

Example: The military used defoliants to expose the enemy's movements by removing the dense foliage from the area.

Adjective: Describing a substance or product that is intended for defoliation or used as a defoliant.

Example: The defoliant spray is highly effective in stripping the leaves from plants, making it an essential tool in agriculture.

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