sil·vex

(sĭl′vĕks′)

A solid, toxic, selective herbicide, C₉H₇O₃Cl₃, formerly used chiefly to control woody plants and aquatic weeds.

[Probably Latin silva, forest + ex(terminator).]

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silvex

(ˈsɪlvɛks)

(Chemistry) a herbicide that eradicates weeds and woody plants

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silvex - a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals

herbicide, weed killer, weedkiller - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth

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