🌿defoliant

noun
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.

Synonyms

herbicide, chemical spray, leaf remover, plant killer

Antonyms

fertilizer, growth promoter

Collocations

spray defoliant, use defoliant, defoliant chemical, toxic defoliant

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