defoliant

UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
defoliantsubstantiv
defoliants
Pl.
UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
Übersetzungen
The farmers used a defoliant to remove the leaves from the crops.
Фермеры использовали дефолиант, чтобы удалить листья с урожая.
Definitionen
A chemical that removes the leaves from trees and plants, often used in agriculture or warfare.
The farmers used a defoliant to clear the fields before planting the new crops.
Synonyme
chemical agent
plant killer
defoliantadjektiv
more defoliant
Komp.
most defoliant
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning 'relating to or containing a defoliant'.
Definitionen
Relating to or containing a chemical used to remove the leaves from plants.
Villagers reported a strong defoliant smell after the aircraft passed overhead.