Associations to the word «Defoliation»

Wiktionary

DEFOLIATION, noun. The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Dictionary definition

DEFOLIATION, noun. The loss of foliage.
DEFOLIATION, noun. Causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley