Defoliating: meaning, definitions and examples
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defoliating
[ dɪˈfoʊliˌeɪtɪŋ ]
agriculture, ecology
Defoliating refers to the process of removing leaves from a plant or tree, often to promote growth or facilitate harvesting. It can also occur naturally due to environmental factors or be induced by certain chemicals or pests.
Synonyms
leaf loss, leaf removal, leaf shedding.
Examples of usage
- Farmers often use defoliating agents to enhance cotton harvests.
- Defoliating trees can improve air and light penetration in a forest.
- In some regions, leaves are defoliated to control pest populations.
Translations
Translations of the word "defoliating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfolhamento
🇮🇳 पत्ते गिराना
🇩🇪 Entlaubung
🇮🇩 pengguguran daun
🇺🇦 облисіння
🇵🇱 defoliacja
🇯🇵 落葉
🇫🇷 défoliation
🇪🇸 desfoliación
🇹🇷 defoliasyon
🇰🇷 탈피
🇸🇦 تساقط الأوراق
🇨🇿 defoliace
🇸🇰 defoliácia
🇨🇳 脱叶
🇸🇮 defolacija
🇮🇸 blöðfall
🇰🇿 жапырақтың түсуі
🇬🇪 ყვავილობის მოსაშორებელი
🇦🇿 yarpaqların tökülməsi
🇲🇽 desfoliación
Etymology
The term 'defoliating' is derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning removal, and the Latin root 'folium,' which means leaf. The use of 'defoliate' began to surface in the late 19th century, particularly in agricultural contexts, as farmers sought methods to enhance crop yields. With the advent of chemical defoliants in the 20th century, particularly during the Vietnam War, the word gained notoriety. It was initially applied to the military's use of herbicides to strip foliage and expose enemy hideouts, leading to significant ecological consequences. Over time, the term has evolved, and today it is commonly used in both agricultural practices and ecological restoration discussions.