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Definition of Defoliant
1. Noun. A chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off.
Definition of Defoliant
1. Noun. An agent used to defoliate plants. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Defoliant
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Defoliant
Literary usage of Defoliant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Cotton Ginners Handbook edited by W. S. Anthony, William D. Mayfield (1995)
"After a defoliant is applied, the crop should not be harvested for at least 7-14
days (the period will vary depending on chemicals used and weather ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"When sprayed as a solute in an organic solvent, the defoliant forms a sticky ...
It is expected that the amount of defoliant required can be reduced by an ..."
3. Overview of the Third Text Retrieval Conference (Trec-3) edited by D. K. Harmon (1995)
"While serving in South Vietnam, a number of US Soldiers were reported as having
been exposed to the defoliant Agent Orange. ..."
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