defoliant


de·fo·li·ant

noun \(ˌ)dē-ˈfō-lē-ənt\

Definition of DEFOLIANT

: a chemical spray or dust applied to plants in order to cause the leaves to drop off prematurely

First Known Use of DEFOLIANT

1943

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