Definitions for defoliation
de·fo·li·a·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defoliationnoun

   the loss of foliage

2. defoliationnoun

   causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defoliationnoun

   the act or process of causing plants to lose their leaves, especially by application of a chemical agent. The deliberate defoliation of plants has been used in war (as in Vietnam) to deprive an enemy of cover and allow attack from the air; also, to destroy narcotic-producing plants as a tactic against illegal drug production. The chemical defoliating agents are often sprayed over large areas from airplanes.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defoliationnoun

   The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

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1. defoliation

   Defoliation is the process of removing leaves from a plant or tree, either naturally or intentionally. This can occur due to various factors like disease, insects, harsh weather conditions, or through human activities such as the use of certain chemicals or agricultural practices. Defoliation can significantly impact the health of the plant, as leaves are the primary source of photosynthesis.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Defoliationnoun

   the separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves

2. Etymology: [LL. defoliare, defoliatum, to shed leaves; L. de- + folium leaf: cf. F. dfoliation.]

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1. • Change Of State
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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of defoliation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of defoliation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=defoliation
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=defoliation
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Defoliation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defoliation
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=defoliation