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defoliant
noun de·fo·li·ant \(ˌ)dē-ˈfō-lē-ənt\
: a chemical that is sprayed on plants to make their leaves fall off
Full Definition of DEFOLIANT
: a chemical spray or dust applied to plants in order to cause the leaves to drop off prematurely
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First Known Use of DEFOLIANT
1943
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