atrazine
noun
at·ra·zine
ˈa-trə-ˌzēn 
: a photosynthesis-inhibiting persistent herbicide C8H14ClN5 used especially to kill annual weeds and quack grass
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Studies in multiple animals have shown that atrazine, which is primarily manufactured by Syngenta, can act as an endocrine disrupter.
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Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 22 May 2025
While some research in animals and human cells suggests glyphosate may cause DNA damage and atrazine could mess with hormones, there isn’t currently any conclusive evidence of harm in people based on how we’re being exposed (including in relation to cumulative risk).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
The second widespread pesticide highlighted by the MAHA report is atrazine.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that neither glyphosate, the main ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, nor atrazine, another common herbicide used in industrial agriculture, are dangerous to human health.
—Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
Children living in major agricultural areas may be more likely to be exposed to atrazine, Dr. Furlong noted.
—Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Use a three-way broadleaf weed herbicide containing 2,4-D, according to label instructions, or use atrazine for centipedegrass and St. Augustinegrass.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
These include volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, consumer chemicals such as bisphenol A, and herbicides such as atrazine.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
But if these types of grasses already are mostly green, apply atrazine instead, according to label instructions, to prevent turf damage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025
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Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 22 May 2025
While some research in animals and human cells suggests glyphosate may cause DNA damage and atrazine could mess with hormones, there isn’t currently any conclusive evidence of harm in people based on how we’re being exposed (including in relation to cumulative risk).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
The second widespread pesticide highlighted by the MAHA report is atrazine.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that neither glyphosate, the main ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, nor atrazine, another common herbicide used in industrial agriculture, are dangerous to human health.
—Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
Children living in major agricultural areas may be more likely to be exposed to atrazine, Dr. Furlong noted.
—Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Use a three-way broadleaf weed herbicide containing 2,4-D, according to label instructions, or use atrazine for centipedegrass and St. Augustinegrass.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
These include volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, consumer chemicals such as bisphenol A, and herbicides such as atrazine.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
But if these types of grasses already are mostly green, apply atrazine instead, according to label instructions, to prevent turf damage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Atrazine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atrazine. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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