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Vocabulary Entry
defoliation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of removing leaves from a plant, typically to encourage growth or manage diseases.
Example Sentences
"The defoliation of the trees in the area has left the landscape barren."
"Farmers often use defoliation techniques to enhance crop yields."
"The defoliation caused by the pest outbreak worried many environmentalists."
V
verb
To remove leaves from a plant or tree.
Example Sentences
"The storm defoliated many branches from the old oak."
"Chemicals were used to defoliate the crops before harvest."
"Invasive species can easily defoliate native plants, leading to ecosystem imbalances."