defoliate
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Definitions
v.
To strip leaves from plants, usually using a chemical agent.
使(植物)落叶,除去叶子
adj.
Deprived of leaves; defoliated.
已落叶的,被除去叶子的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
Herbicides defoliate the unwanted plants to control their growth effectively.
- 2.
Heavy rains and strong winds defoliated the maple trees earlier than usual.