defoliator
UK/di'fәulieitә/US
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Definitions
n.
An insect that eats leaves bare, or an agent that strips leaves
食叶昆虫；脱叶剂
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (off) + foli (leaf) + -or (agent) = 'one that takes leaves off' — most often a leaf-eating insect, sometimes a leaf-stripping agent. See defoliate.
Root foli still carries 5 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The gypsy moth is a notorious defoliator of hardwood forests.
- 2.
Heavy defoliator outbreaks can kill weakened trees.