defoliate

• Descreve algo que perdeu as suas folhas, ou o processo que provoca a queda das folhas, geralmente de árvores ou plantas.

Describes something that has lost its leaves, or the process of causing leaves to fall off, typically from trees or plants.

1. Deprived of leavesC2formal

   Having had its leaves removed or stripped away, typically by natural causes or chemical agents.

   Desfolhado

   • The defoliate trees stood bare after the chemical spray.
   • The landscape looked defoliate after the harsh winter storm.
   • The defoliate branches offered no shade from the sun.

   Sinônimosbaredenudedleaflessstripped

   Antônimosfoliateleafy

• Verbo que significa provocar a queda das folhas de uma planta ou árvore, geralmente por meios químicos ou naturais.

A verb meaning to cause the leaves of a plant or tree to fall off, often through chemical or natural means.

1. Remove leavesC1formal

   To strip a plant or tree of its leaves, often deliberately.

   Desfolhar

   • The caterpillars defoliated the entire oak tree.
   • The military used chemicals to defoliate the jungle.
   • Strong winds can defoliate trees during a storm.

   Sinônimosbaredenudestrip