defoliator Antonyms
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Meaning of defoliator
Wordnet
defoliator (n)
an insect that strips the leaves from plants
defoliator Sentence Examples
- The defoliator aircraft sprayed herbicides over the jungle to clear vegetation during wartime.
- Farmers hired workers equipped with defoliators to rid their fields of weeds before planting.
- The invasive species acted as a natural defoliator, consuming leaves and disrupting ecosystems.
- Researchers developed genetically modified crops resistant to defoliators to mitigate agricultural losses.
- The forest management team identified the gypsy moth as a significant defoliator in the area.
- Conservationists monitored the population of forest defoliators to assess their impact on native flora.
- Integrated pest management strategies aimed to control defoliators without harming beneficial insects.
- Climate change may alter the distribution and behavior of defoliators, affecting forest health.
- The defoliator larvae were responsible for stripping the leaves off entire branches.
- Efforts to combat defoliators often involve biological controls, such as introducing predators or parasites.
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an insect that strips the leaves from plants
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The defoliator aircraft sprayed herbicides over the jungle to clear vegetation during wartime.
Farmers hired workers equipped with defoliators to rid their fields of weeds before planting.
The invasive species acted as a natural defoliator, consuming leaves and disrupting ecosystems.
Researchers developed genetically modified crops resistant to defoliators to mitigate agricultural losses.
