herbicide
noun
a substance or preparation for killing plants, especially weeds.
herbicides
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pluralof herbicide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Kelley Kokemiller, who has a 6,500-acre farm in central Iowa, said he saves about $75,000 a year on herbicides even after paying the software fee for Deere’s smart sprayer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Honeybees are among the planet's most important pollinators, while glyphosate is one of the world's most-applied herbicides.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
The temporary pause on spraying herbicides started April 30, she said in a written statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Farmer Dave Bell, chair of the Voluntary Initiative for the use of Plant Protection, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that he relies on herbicides like glyphosate.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
As yet insufficient time has elapsed to reveal the full effect of the new chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides and of the modern herbicides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
