HERBICIDE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

herbicide

noun

Definition of herbicide

as in pesticide

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

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Recent Examples of herbicide If control is needed immediately, liquid herbicide products are available for lawns following label instructions. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 Many of these bulbs will naturally spread over time, but using pre-emergent herbicides can prevent this. — Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 Wait a week or more after mowing so the herbicide has more contact with the weed surfaces, and treat the lawn when no rain is expected for at least 24 hours. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 Prevent regrowth by applying pre-emergent herbicides, replanting groundcovers, or using soil solarization. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herbicide

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pesticide

Noun

Fittingly, the hotel takes great care to disrupt its surroundings as little as possible; a geothermal well services the property’s heating and cooling, and plants that draw mosquito-eating birds are used in place of pesticides.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
The whole issue and the use of pesticides has become normalized.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of pesticide

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