as in pesticides
a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth
An herbicide widely used to control weeds.
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Organic wine is produced from grapes grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025 -
Now, keep in mind that fish are very sensitive to both natural and synthetic pesticides, so don't spray anywhere near the water.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Herbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicides. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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