Definition of Defoliation

1. Noun. The loss of foliage.

Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Defoliate

2. Noun. Causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals).
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Derivative terms: Defoliate

Definition of Defoliation

1. n. The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Definition of Defoliation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Defoliation

1. The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves. Origin: LL. Defoliare, defoliatum, to shed leaves; L. De- + folium leaf: cf. F. Defoliation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Defoliation

defocussing
Defoe
defog
defogged
defogger
defoggers
defogging
defogs
defoliant
defoliants
defoliate
defoliated
defoliates
defoliating
defoliation (current term)
defoliation (current term)
defoliations
defoliator
defoliators
deforce
deforced
deforcement
deforcements
deforcer
deforcers
deforces
deforcing
deforest
deforestation
deforestations

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