noun
- plural of defoliation; the removal or loss of leaves from trees or plants, especially as a result of disease, insect damage, or deliberate action
Usage: typically used in ecological, agricultural, or military contexts
Examples
- The defoliations caused by the pest outbreak severely damaged the forest canopy.
- Repeated defoliations weakened the trees and made them vulnerable to disease.
- The herbicide caused widespread defoliations across the agricultural region.
- Scientists studied the defoliations to understand the impact on the ecosystem.
- Acid rain contributed to the defoliations observed in the national park.
- The defoliations during the drought stressed the entire plant population.