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bensulide

American

[ben-suh-lahyd] / ˈbɛn səˌlaɪd /

noun

a selective preemergence herbicide, C 14 H 24 O 4 NPS 3 , used primarily to control crabgrass and broadleaf weeds.

Etymology

Origin of bensulide

ben(zene) + sul(fonam)ide

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