HyperDic: defoliation

English > 2 senses of the word defoliation:
NOUNprocessdefoliationthe loss of foliage
actdefoliationcausing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)
English > defoliation: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe loss of foliage.
Broaderorganic process, biological processA process occurring in living organisms
Spanishdefoliación
Catalandefoliació
Verbsdefoliatestrip the leaves or branches from
English > defoliation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningCausing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals).
Broaderchange of stateThe act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics / characteristics
Spanishdefoliación
Catalandefoliació
Verbsdefoliatestrip the leaves or branches from

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