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defoliating
UK
/dɪˈfəʊlɪeɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliˌeɪtɪŋ/
defoliatings
pl
Gerund: the act or process of removing leaves
Definitions
Defoliating is often employed as a strategy in large-scale agricultural management.
Synonyms
UK
/dɪˈfəʊlieɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfoʊlieɪtɪŋ/
Translations
The defoliating chemicals were used to clear the area.
Дефолиирующие химикаты использовались для очистки территории.
Definitions
The defoliating chemicals were used to clear the area of dense vegetation.
defoliating
Gerund
defoliated
Past Simple
defoliated
Past Participle
defoliating
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfəʊlɪeɪt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliˌeɪt/
Translations
The farmers decided to defoliate the crops to prevent disease.
Фермеры решили обезлиствовать посевы, чтобы предотвратить заболевание.
Definitions
Farmers defoliate the cotton plants to make harvesting easier.
The trees defoliate in the autumn as part of their natural cycle.