defoliant meaning

UK US /dɪˈfoʊliənt/ 4 syllables

defoliant (noun): a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off.

Definition of defoliant

  1. a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off

    Type of: compound

    Related forms: defoliate

How to pronounce defoliant

defoliant is pronounced /dɪˈfoʊliənt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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