monuron
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mon·u·ron

noun \ˈmän-yə-ˌrän\

Definition of MONURON

: a persistent herbicide C9H11ClN2O used especially to control broad-leaved weeds

Origin of MONURON

mon- + urea + 1-on
First Known Use: circa 1957

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