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defoliant

/dɪˈfəʊliənt/

/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

Translations

defoliantnoun

defoliants

/dɪˈfəʊliənt/

/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

The farmers used a defoliant to remove the leaves from the crops.

Фермеры использовали дефолиант, чтобы удалить листья с урожая.

Synonyms

chemical agent

plant killer

defoliantadjective

more defoliant

Comp.

most defoliant

Super.

/dɪˈfəʊliənt/

/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning 'relating to or containing a defoliant'.

Synonyms

defoliantnoun

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.

defoliantadjective

Relating to or containing a chemical used to remove the leaves from plants.

Villagers reported a strong defoliant smell after the aircraft passed overhead.