defoliation
defoliation · defoliations
Entlaubung
The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stemThe separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
/diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
Entlaubung
More definitions
- causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)
- the loss of foliage
Translations
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By meaning 1
separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem:
Forms
plural: defoliations| Singular | defoliation |
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Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable