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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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
Chief Justice John Roberts expressed openness to Bayer’s argument that federal law is designed to create uniformity in the labeling of herbicides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Too many of them are to be found defending herbicides as “harmless” to wildlife because they are thought to be less toxic than insecticides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
