defoliation
/diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/
defoliation noun: the separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
Noun
defoliation (countable and uncountable, plural defoliations)
- The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
defoliation meaning in Tamil
defoliation in Tamil
- இலை உதிர், இலை களைதல், இலையுதிர்தல்
Forms of defoliation
| plural | defoliations |
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Origin of defoliation
From defoliate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with defoliation
- station
- collation
- accommodation
- presentation
- derivation
- information
- modulation
- translation
- application
- fixation
- generation
- orientation
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- citation
- combination
- communication
- conjugation
- constellation
- determination
- elevation
- operation
- relation
- reservation
- alternation
- condensation
- conversation
- deviation
- excavation
- foliation
- formation
- foundation
- incarnation
- interpretation
- representation
- retardation
- speculation
- termination
- abbreviation
- adaptation
- articulation
- bifurcation
- concentration
- congregation
- declination
- degradation
- expectation
- extenuation
- gradation
- observation
- population
- preparation
- reconciliation
- rotation
- separation
- situation
- vexation
- vindication
- accumulation
- administration
- aggregation
- appropriation
Questions about defoliation
- What does defoliation mean?
- Defoliation means the separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
- What is defoliation in Tamil?
- Defoliation in Tamil is இலை உதிர், இலை களைதல், இலையுதிர்தல். See Defoliation meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is defoliation?
- Defoliation is a noun.
- How do you pronounce defoliation?
- Defoliation is pronounced /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ (UK).
- What is the plural of defoliation?
- The plural of defoliation is defoliations.
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