defoliation

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso por el cual los árboles y otras plantas pierden sus hojas, o la acción que provoca su caída, a menudo mediante el uso de productos químicos.

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.

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1. Loss of foliageC1formalscientific

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

   Defoliación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabscission

2. Chemical removal of leavesC1formalscientific

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

   Defoliación química

   • 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.