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sil·vex (s

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n.

A solid, toxic, selective herbicide, C₉H₇O₃Cl₃, used primarily against woody plants.

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

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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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