defoliation

• Das Substantiv bezeichnet den Prozess des Blattverlusts bei Bäumen und anderen Pflanzen oder die Handlung, die das Abfallen der Blätter verursacht, oft durch den Einsatz von Chemikalien.

A noun referring to the process of losing leaves from trees and other plants, or the act of causing leaves to fall off, often through the use of chemicals.

unzählbar

1. Loss of foliageC1formalscientific

   The natural or induced process of leaves falling off a plant or tree.

   Verlust des Laubs

   • Autumn brings the annual defoliation of deciduous trees.
   • The drought caused widespread defoliation in the forest.
   • Scientists studied the defoliation patterns in the affected area.

   Synonymeabscission

2. Chemical removal of leavesC1formalscientific

   The deliberate removal of leaves from plants, often using chemical agents, for agricultural or military purposes.

   Chemische Entlaubung

   • The military used chemical agents for defoliation during the conflict.
   • Farmers sometimes practice defoliation to facilitate harvesting.
   • The environmental impact of large-scale defoliation is a major concern.