weedkiller

/ ˈwiːdˌkɪlə /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Germany's Bayer said Wednesday it was confident of "significantly" containing long-running legal woes related to a weedkiller by the end of next year, as it reported a narrower quarterly loss.

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

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There is some reason for optimism: The EPA last month issued a rare emergency order to stop the use of another weedkiller, dachthal, that poses a significant risk to fetuses.

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New California legislation seeks to permanently ban paraquat, a powerful and widely used weedkiller that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and other serious health issues.

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A jury has awarded $332 million to a man whose suit against Monsanto contended that his cancer was related to decades of using its Roundup weedkiller.

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Related Words

• defoliant 
• fungicide 
• insecticide 
• pesticide