What is the meaning of defoliating agent?

(DoD, NATO) A chemical which causes trees, shrubs, and other plants to shed their leaves prematurely.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). defoliating agent. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/defoliating_agent/definitions/1961301
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "defoliating agent" http://smartdefine.org/defoliating_agent/definitions/1961301 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, defoliating agent, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/defoliating_agent/definitions/1961301>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "defoliating agent" 4 April 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/defoliating_agent/definitions/1961301>