Definition of herbicide
: an agent used to destroy or inhibit plant growth
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Apply the preemergence herbicide in early October following label directions.
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Glyphosate is the active ingredient in RoundUp, made by Monsanto, and the most widely used herbicide in the world.
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It has been described as the most widely used herbicide in the world.
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Timber companies are hardly the only Oregon entities that use herbicides.
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Eradication should be done by physical removal or using herbicides such as glyphosate or triclopyr, according to the NYDEC.
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To get rid of the noxious plant, the Virginia Invasive Species register advises treatment with herbicide before the plant grows taller than two and a half feet.
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The plaintiff alleges that Monsanto has known and suppressed information that its herbicide is carcinogenic.
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Overexposure to benzenes, toluene, herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents, painting materials and lead might contribute to low sperm counts and exposure to x-rays or other radiation might alter sperm production, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Origin and Etymology of herbicide
Latin herba + International Scientific Vocabulary -cide
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Definition of herbicide for English Language Learners
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: a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth
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