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
One final note: In some lawns, annual bluegrass can become resistant to herbicides when the same herbicide has been used repeatedly over the years, says Waltz.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Identify your grass species before using herbicides.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
The American Kennel Club advises to thoroughly wash the strawberries to remove any pesticides or herbicides.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Healthy soil has microorganisms and fungi that help plants grow and thrive but using herbicides has the opposite effect.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Identify your grass species before using herbicides.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
The American Kennel Club advises to thoroughly wash the strawberries to remove any pesticides or herbicides.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Healthy soil has microorganisms and fungi that help plants grow and thrive but using herbicides has the opposite effect.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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