defoliant

UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
defoliantnoun
defoliants
pl
UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
Traductions
The farmers used a defoliant to remove the leaves from the crops.
Фермеры использовали дефолиант, чтобы удалить листья с урожая.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
chemical agent
plant killer
defoliantadjective
more defoliant
Comp.
most defoliant
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning 'relating to or containing a defoliant'.
Définitions
Relating to or containing a chemical used to remove the leaves from plants.
Villagers reported a strong defoliant smell after the aircraft passed overhead.