glyphosate

noun

glyph·​o·​sate ˈgli-fə-ˌsāt 

ˈglī-

: a systemic organophosphate herbicide C₃H₈NO₅P used to control herbaceous and woody weeds especially on croplands

Examples of glyphosate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, laboratory studies using human cells and animals suggest glyphosate can damage DNA and harm the liver and kidneys. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026

The order provides limited immunity to domestic companies that make glyphosate. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

This isn't actually considered a high level, especially compared to some foods, such as oats and non-organic wheat, according to Paul Mills, PhD, a glyphosate researcher and professor of family medicine and public health at the University of San Diego. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026

Some herbicides, including glyphosate and pre-emergent herbicides, are also effective against it. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from International Scientific Vocabulary glycine + phosph- + -ate entry 1

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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