Defoliation

English

Etymology

defoliate +‎ -ion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈdɪiˌfəʊl.ɪi.eɪʃǝn SAMPA: /"di:%f@U.i:.eIS@n/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

Noun

Singular Defoliation

Plural -

Defoliation (-)

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

Translations

separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem

Bulgarian: обезлистяване bg(bg) n., листопад bg(bg) m.

German: Entlaubung de(de) f.

Related terms

• defoliate
• defoliator

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