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- [dee-foh-lee-uh nt]
- /diˈfoʊ li ənt/
- /ˌdiːˈfəʊ.li.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-foh-lee-uh nt]
- /diˈfoʊ li ənt/
Definitions of defoliant word
- variable noun defoliant A defoliant is a chemical used on trees and plants to make all their leaves fall off. Defoliants are especially used in war to remove protection from an enemy. 3
- noun defoliant a chemical sprayed or dusted onto trees to cause their leaves to fall, esp to remove cover from an enemy in warfare 3
- noun defoliant a chemical substance that causes leaves to fall from growing plants 3
- noun defoliant a preparation for defoliating plants. 1
- noun defoliant A chemical that removes the leaves from trees and plants and is often used in warfare. 1
- noun defoliant leaf-stripping substance 1
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Origin of defoliant
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; defoli(ate) + -ant
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Parts of speech for Defoliant
noun
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defoliant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defoliant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defoliant
noun defoliant
- pesticide — a chemical preparation for destroying plant, fungal, or animal pests.
- fungicide — a substance or preparation, as a spray or dust, used for destroying fungi.
- insecticide — a substance or preparation used for killing insects.
- weedkiller — a herbicide.
- ddt — DDT is a poisonous substance which is used for killing insects.
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