glyphosate

noun

glyph·​o·​sate ˈgli-fə-ˌsāt 

ˈglī-

: a systemic organophosphate herbicide C₃H₈NO₅P used to control herbaceous and woody weeds especially on croplands

Examples of glyphosate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Justice wrote in a 7-2 opinion written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act expressly preempts state law and Monsanto's failure to warn consumers about the dangers of glyphosate. — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 25 June 2026

There’s still fierce debate about cancer and Roundup’s key ingredient, glyphosate. — David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Monsanto says the decision should dismiss claims now pending and largely end the litigation that has dogged its glyphosate franchise. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Scientists who study the health risks of glyphosate said the EPA’s 2020 analysis was not based on the most robust evidence. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from International Scientific Vocabulary glycine + phosph- + -ate entry 1

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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