Defoliate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/

Origin

- + foliate

Full definition of defoliate

Verb

1. (transitive) To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.

Derived terms

• defoliation
• defoliator

Adjective

1. Deprived of leaves; defoliated.----