glyphosate
noun
glyph·o·sate
ˈgli-fə-ˌsāt 
ˈglī-
: a systemic organophosphate herbicide C3H8NO5P used to control herbaceous and woody weeds especially on croplands
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The chemical was the active ingredient in Roundup, though Monsanto has subsequently stopped using glyphosate in Roundup products sold for residential use.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Weedkillers like glyphosate can be used in the spring, but this isn't likely to eradicate a mature patch of ivy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Kelly Ryerson, the glyphosate girl, Del Bigtree, Pierre Kory.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The bill currently proposes relaxing pesticide labeling rules and the potential preemption of states suing big agrochemical companies in cases related to carcinogenic paraquat and glyphosate.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Weedkillers like glyphosate can be used in the spring, but this isn't likely to eradicate a mature patch of ivy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Kelly Ryerson, the glyphosate girl, Del Bigtree, Pierre Kory.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The bill currently proposes relaxing pesticide labeling rules and the potential preemption of states suing big agrochemical companies in cases related to carcinogenic paraquat and glyphosate.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Glyphosate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glyphosate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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