Recent Examples on the WebMowing is a form of stress for lawn grass, and so is herbicide application.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024 Peters is accused of spiking her husband's soda with the herbicide Roundup and insecticide, according to police.—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024 As wild parsnip produces seeds and poison hemlock is in full bloom, these plants will continue to grow despite being cut or sprayed with herbicide.—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 30 May 2024 One that restricts the use of herbicides in rail corridors.—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for herbicide
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Word History
Etymology
Latin herba + International Scientific Vocabulary -cide
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