defoliant
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Definitions
n.
A chemical substance sprayed on plants to cause their leaves to fall off.
脱叶剂,落叶剂
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Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
Farmers sprayed defoliant chemicals to kill unwanted vegetation in the fields.
- 2.
Military forces used defoliant to expose enemy positions hidden beneath dense foliage.