defoliate
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/diːˈfəʊlieɪt/
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/diːˈfəʊlieɪt/
verb
R
to remove leaves from a plant or tree, usually by using chemicals
Farmers sometimes defoliate trees to control pests.
translation
to remove leaves from a plant or tree, usually by using chemicals
Word Forms
3rd Present
defoliates
Past
defoliated
Perfect
defoliated
Progressive
defoliating