defoliation

noun

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Pronunciation: /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English defoliate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English defoliation From defoliate + -ion.

The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.