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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
Using Pesticides in the Garden Keeping an immaculate garden usually relies on pesticides and herbicides.
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
In that case, early detection of invasive species, by satellite imagery or by people on the ground, is the best way to stop invasives with a variety of removal techniques, be that herbicide or something else, in an attempt to keep them somewhat contained.
—Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Weed killers or herbicides are made with chemicals that can be harmful to people, wildlife, and the environment.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Lawns are hard to maintain, require a lot of water and toxic herbicide to look good and don’t do much for wildlife, says Black.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
In that case, early detection of invasive species, by satellite imagery or by people on the ground, is the best way to stop invasives with a variety of removal techniques, be that herbicide or something else, in an attempt to keep them somewhat contained.
—Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Weed killers or herbicides are made with chemicals that can be harmful to people, wildlife, and the environment.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Lawns are hard to maintain, require a lot of water and toxic herbicide to look good and don’t do much for wildlife, says Black.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for herbicide
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicide. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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