2,4-D
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The long list of endocrine-disrupting pesticides includes the herbicide 2,4-D, which is registered for use in agricultural fields, golf courses and home landscapes — it’s a common ingredient in “weed & feed” lawn care products.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024
The herbicide 2,4-D was developed as a biochemical weapon that would later be used in Agent Orange.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023
The benzene ring is also found in the herbicide 2,4-D.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
For example, 2,4-D causes some cells to divide and grow without stopping, like a cancer.
From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2021
However, the animals eagerly feed on it after its foliage has been sprayed with 2,4-D.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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