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weedkiller

British  
/ ˈwiːdˌkɪlə /

noun

  1. a substance, usually a chemical or hormone, used for killing weeds

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Supreme Court agreed to hear its challenge to litigation which claims its flagship weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plaintiffs’ lawyers have argued that Bayer should have included a warning label on its Roundup weedkiller products about potential cancer risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bayer says scientific studies and regulatory approvals show that the weedkiller is safe.

From Barron's

The federal government banned the use of the weedkiller paraquat on golf courses in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal

California lawmakers have approved a bill that could help strengthen regulations around the use of paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with Parkinson’s disease and other serious health issues.

From Los Angeles Times

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