defoliator

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Noun defoliator has 1 sense

defoliator - an insect that strips the leaves from plants
--₁ is a kind of insect

Derived form: verb defoliate₁

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Defoliator

Definition

A defoliator refers to any agent or organism that causes the leaves of plants or trees to fall off, resulting in defoliation.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

An organism that causes defoliation

Example Sentence:

The outbreak of caterpillars in the forest turned the trees bare, clearly indicating the presence of defoliators.

Sense 2:

A chemical substance used to cause the leaves of plants to fall off

Example Sentence:

The defoliator was sprayed onto the crops to facilitate their harvesting process.

Sense 3:

A device or machine designed for removing leaves from plants or trees

Example Sentence:

The defoliator proved to be a valuable tool for landscapers, enabling them to quickly clear leaves from gardens.