defoliation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the loss of foliage
  2. noun causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)

Etymology

From defoliate + -ion.

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