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defoliant

noun

/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

Meaning

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.

herbicide, chemical spray, leaf remover, plant killer

fertilizer, growth promoter

spray defoliant, use defoliant, defoliant chemical, toxic defoliant

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

a state of disorder or confusion

a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage