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propanil

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[proh-puh-nil] / ˈproʊ pə nɪl /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. a postemergence herbicide, C 9 H 9 Cl 2 NO, used for weed control on potatoes, rice, and other crop plants.

Etymology

Origin of propanil

prop(ionic) + anil(ide)

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