her·bi·cide (hûr b -s d , ûr-)n. A chemical substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of plants, especially weeds. her bi·cidal (-sdl) adj. |
herbicide [ˈhɜːbɪˌsaɪd]
n
(Chemistry) a chemical that destroys plants, esp one used to control weeds
herbicidal adj
| herbicide (hûrb-sd, ûr-) |
herbicide
a substance for destroying plants, especially weeds or other unwanted species; a weed-killer. — herbicidal, adj.
See also: Plantsa substance for killing unwanted plant growth.
See also: KillingA chemical compound that will kill or damage plants.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  herbicide - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growthAgent Orange - a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas As, atomic number 33, arsenic - a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar atrazine - a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide; "atrazine is thought to cause cancer and is banned in some European countries" chemical, chemical substance - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules linuron - a herbicide that kills weeds without harming vegetables paraquat - a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide silvex - a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals simazine - a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops) |
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