As nouns the difference between refoliation and defoliation
is that refoliation is the regrowth of leaves, either in spring or following defoliation while defoliation is the separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
refoliation
English
Noun
The regrowth of leaves, either in spring or following defoliation
defoliation
English
Noun
(-)
The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
Related terms
* defoliate
* defoliator