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diphenamid

American

[dahy-fen-uh-mid] / daɪˈfɛn ə mɪd /

noun

a selective preemergence herbicide, C 16 H 17 ON, used to control weed growth on lawns and various croplands.

Etymology

Origin of diphenamid

diphen(yl) + (acet)amid(e)

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