herbicide

noun

her·​bi·​cide ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd How to pronounce herbicide (audio)
: an agent used to destroy or inhibit plant growth
herbicidal adjective
herbicidally adverb

Examples of herbicide in a Sentence

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These issues are primarily driven by agriculture — particularly pesticide and herbicide use — and other forms of development. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024 Farmers using this solution have reported saving an average of 59% on herbicide costs. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Machines with cameras can distinguish crops from weeds and target-spray herbicides. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024 Organic means the turkey feed was made without using fossil fuels, pesticides, herbicides or antibiotics, Fanzo said. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for herbicide 

Word History

Etymology

Latin herba + International Scientific Vocabulary -cide

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of herbicide was in 1899

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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbicide. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

herbicide

noun
her·​bi·​cide ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd How to pronounce herbicide (audio)
: a chemical substance used to destroy or stop plant growth
herbicidal adjective

Medical Definition

herbicide

noun
her·​bi·​cide ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd How to pronounce herbicide (audio)
: an agent used to destroy or inhibit plant growth
herbicidal adjective
herbicidally adverb
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