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herbicide

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of herbicide

a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth

An herbicide widely used to control weeds.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of herbicide

fungicide, germicide, insecticide, microbicide, pesticide, toxicant

bane, poison, toxic, toxin, venom

cancer, contagion, disease, virus

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of herbicide

dressing, fertilizer, plant food

compost, manure

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