defoliation

🇺🇸 /diːˌfəʊliˈeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /diːˌfəʊliˈeɪʃn/
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the process of removing leaves from trees or plants

The use of pesticides for defoliation can have a significant impact on the ecosystem.

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n. the process of removing leaves from trees or plants

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Plural defoliations