herbicide

[ hur-buh-sahyd, ur- ]

/ ˈhɜr bəˌsaɪd, ˈɜr- /

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noun

a substance or preparation for killing plants, especially weeds.

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Origin of herbicide

First recorded in 1895–1900; herb + -i- + -cide

OTHER WORDS FROM herbicide

her·bi·cid·al, adjective

Words nearby herbicide

herb Christopher, herb doctor, herbed, Herbert, herb Gerard, herbicide, herbivore, herbivorous, herb layer, Herblock, herb-of-grace

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How to use herbicide in a sentence

He notes that at least the regulations mandate third-party testing for toxic herbicides and pesticides.
The Ecology of Good Weed - Issue 104: Harmony|Madison Margolin|August 25, 2021|Nautilus
Blackgrass and other weeds are now resistant to pesticides and herbicides.
American Agriculture Almost Ruined My Little English Farm. Now I'm Trying to Save It|James Rebanks|August 5, 2021|Time
The line is designed to promote organic and regenerative farming, and all wines are made from organically certified grapes in the belief that consumers want wines made without artificial pesticides and herbicides.
You’ll want to sip this sustainably made rosé all through the summer|Dave McIntyre|July 23, 2021|Washington Post
They found that over the past 15 years, climate had an influence on the eastern monarch population that was nearly seven times that of other variables such as herbicide use.
Monarch butterflies are beloved—and declining for this sad reason|Claire Maldarelli|July 21, 2021|Popular-Science

There are several certifications that vary by country or even region, but they all show the winery’s commitment to eco-friendly practices, such as avoiding pesticides and herbicides.
Go ‘green’ with your wine: Choose cans or boxes, drink local and consider farming practices|Dave McIntyre|April 23, 2021|Washington Post
The most widely planted type of biotech crop is engineered to withstand application of an herbicide to kill nearby weeds.
The Stealth Threat to the World's Food Supply|Bill Freese|August 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Bags of fertilizer can be put on display, as can vials of penicillin, and jars of herbicide.
Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology|John T. Schlebecker

British Dictionary definitions for herbicide

herbicide

/ (ˈhɜːbɪˌsaɪd) /

noun

a chemical that destroys plants, esp one used to control weeds

Derived forms of herbicide

herbicidal, adjective

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