preemergence
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pre·emer·gence

adjective \ˌprē-ə-ˈmər-jən(t)s\

Definition of PREEMERGENCE

: used or occurring before emergence of seedlings above the ground <preemergence herbicides>

First Known Use of PREEMERGENCE

1935

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