defoliate

美 [diˈfoʊliˌeɪt]
英 [diːˈfəʊlieɪt]
  • adj.〈罕〉落了叶的
  • v.(尤指用化学物质)除去…的叶
  • 网络落叶;使落叶;落叶的
第三人称单数:defoliates  现在分词:defoliating  过去式:defoliated  
defoliate
v.
1.
~ sth
(尤指用化学物质)除去…的叶to destroy the leaves of trees or plants, especially with chemicals