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defoliant

/ˌdiːˈfəʊ.li.ənt/

Tradução: Substância química aplicada às plantas para provocar a queda das folhas, geralmente usada na agricultura ou silvicultura.

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noun

/ˌdiːˈfəʊ.li.ənt/C1formaltechnical
  • ptSubstância química aplicada às plantas para provocar a queda das folhas, geralmente usada na agricultura ou silvicultura.

A chemical substance applied to plants to cause their leaves to drop off, often used in agriculture or forestry.

  1. Chemical leaf removerC1formalscientific

    A chemical substance applied to plants to cause their leaves to drop off, often used in agriculture or military operations.

    ptDefoliante

    • The military used defoliants to clear jungle cover during the war.
    • Farmers sometimes apply defoliants to make harvesting easier.
    • The use of defoliants has raised environmental concerns.
Formas
  • defoliants plural form
  • defoliants' possessive plural form
  • defoliant's possessive singular form