defoliant

UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
defoliantсуществительное
defoliants
множ.
UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
Переводы
The farmers used a defoliant to remove the leaves from the crops.
Фермеры использовали дефолиант, чтобы удалить листья с урожая.
Определения
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.
Синонимы
chemical agent
plant killer
defoliantприлагательное
more defoliant
Срав.
most defoliant
Превосх.
UK
/dɪˈfəʊliənt/
US
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning 'relating to or containing a defoliant'.
Определения
Relating to or containing a chemical used to remove the leaves from plants.
Villagers reported a strong defoliant smell after the aircraft passed overhead.