Defoliant Defoliant

Defoliant - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Anthelmintic, Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Disinfectant, Fungicide, Germicide, Herbicide, Insecticide, Microbicide, Pesticide, Poison

A defoliant is a name for any chemical sprayed or dusted on plants to destroy, partly or totally, specific forms of vegetation or all forms of vegetation.

A classic example of a defoliant use for tactical purposes is Agent Orange, which was used widely by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1970.

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