Having had leaves removed or lost; stripped of foliage.
Past participle of 'disfoliage,' describing the state of having undergone leaf removal or loss, from the verb form.
Climate scientists monitor 'disfoliaged' forests as an early warning sign of environmental stress—abnormal leaf loss can indicate acid rain, ozone damage, or pest outbreaks threatening entire ecosystems.
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