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herbicide
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her·bi·cide  (hûrb-sd, ûr-)
n.
A chemical substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of plants, especially weeds.

herbi·cidal (-sdl) adj.

herbicide [ˈhɜːbɪˌsaɪd]
n
(Chemistry) a chemical that destroys plants, esp one used to control weeds
herbicidal  adj

herbicide  (hûrb-sd, ûr-)
A pesticide used to kill weeds. Paraquat is a herbicide. Compare fungicideinsecticiderodenticide

herbicide
a substance for destroying plants, especially weeds or other unwanted species; a weed-killer. — herbicidal, adj.
See also: Plants
a substance for killing unwanted plant growth.
See also: Killing
A chemical compound that will kill or damage plants.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.herbicideherbicide - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
Agent 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)
Translations
herbicide [ˈhɜːbɪsaɪd] Nherbicida m
herbicide [ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd] nherbicide m
herbicide
nHerbizid nt
herbicide [ˈhɜːbɪˌsaɪd] nerbicida m
herbicide [ˈhɜːbɪˌsaɪd] nerbicida m


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The vegetation management industry has always struggled with an image problem, fueled by misinformed community and news groups that don't fully understand the science of herbicides and the benefits they can provide.
 
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