2,4-D
Britishnoun
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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
In addition, it found that 66.2% of the participants had an herbicide in their urine known as 2,4-D.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2023
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
The herbicide 2,4-D has also produced tumorlike swellings in treated plants.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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