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View synonyms for herbicide
herbicide
[ hur-buh-sahyd, ur- ]
noun
- a substance or preparation for killing plants, especially weeds.
herbicide
/ ˈhɜːbɪˌsaɪd /
noun
- a chemical that destroys plants, esp one used to control weeds
herbicide
/ hûr′bĭ-sīd′,ûr′- /
- A pesticide used to kill weeds. Paraquat is a herbicide.
- Compare fungicide
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Derived Forms
- ˌherbiˈcidal, adjective
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Other Words From
- herbi·cidal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of herbicide1
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Example Sentences
The most widely planted type of biotech crop is engineered to withstand application of an herbicide to kill nearby weeds.
From The Daily Beast
Bags of fertilizer can be put on display, as can vials of penicillin, and jars of herbicide.
From Project Gutenberg
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