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Defoliation
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What's The Definition Of Defoliation?
[n] causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)
[n] the loss of foliage Synonyms | Synonyms for Defoliation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Defoliation: See Also | biological process | change of state | organic process Defoliation In Webster's Dictionary \De*fo`li*a"tion\, n. [LL. defoliare, defoliatum, to
shed leaves; L. de- + folium leaf: cf. F. d['e]foliation.]
The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the
falling or shedding of the leaves.
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