English Explanatory Dictionary

defoliate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.
adj
  1. Deprived of leaves; defoliated.

Pronunciation

/diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/

Word forms

defoliate defoliates defoliating defoliated more defoliate most defoliate

Etymology

From de- + foliate.

Derived words

defoliant defoliation defoliator nondefoliating
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