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defoliate (of a plant) having shed its leaves defoliate [dē′fō·lē‚āt] (botany) To remove leaves or cause leaves to fall, especially prematurely. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The word "dioxin" actually refers to a class or family of similar compounds that are common byproducts of combustion and several industrial processes, including paper making and the manufacture of some pesticides, herbicides, defoliating agents (like agent orange), and some cleaners. The American white moth can lay up to 3,000 eggs at a time and is capable of defoliating a tree in days, according to a story by Reuters News Service. Defoliants and herbicides were used for two main purposes: one (85 percent)--for defoliating forest areas where the guerillas could hide and move about freely; two (15 percent)--for destroying crops that might feed the enemy. |
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