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a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth
  • An herbicide widely used to control weeds.

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The first known use of herbicide was in 1899

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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicide. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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