herbicide
[hur-buh-sahyd, ur-]
- a substance or preparation for killing plants, especially weeds.
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Origin of herbicide
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The most widely planted type of biotech crop is engineered to withstand application of an herbicide to kill nearby weeds.
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Bags of fertilizer can be put on display, as can vials of penicillin, and jars of herbicide.
herbicide
- a chemical that destroys plants, esp one used to control weeds
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herbicide
[hûr′bĭ-sīd′, ûr′-]
- A pesticide used to kill weeds. Paraquat is a herbicide. Compare fungicide insecticide rodenticide.
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