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Chemical Actions and Uses > Toxic Actions > Pesticides > Herbicides > Defoliants, Chemical
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Defoliants, Chemical  

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  • Chemical Defoliants

Scope note

  • Herbicides that remove leaves from trees and growing plants. They may be either organic or inorganic. Several of the more persistent types have been used in military operations and many are toxic. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

History note

  • 91(75); was see under HERBICIDES 1975-90

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