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herbicide

/ˈhɜː.bɪ.saɪd/

/ˈɜr.bɪ.saɪd/

Translations

herbicidenoun

herbicides

The farmer used a herbicide to control the weeds in the field.

Фермер использовал гербицид для борьбы с сорняками в поле.

Synonyms

weed killer

agricultural chemical

plant killer

herbicidal agent

herbicideadjective

/ˈhɜː.bɪ.saɪd/

/ˈɜr.bɪ.saɪd/

Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to or involving herbicides’

Synonyms

herbicidenoun

A chemical substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of unwanted plants, such as weeds.

The farmer applied herbicide to the fields to prevent weeds from overtaking the crops.

herbicideadjective

Relating to or used as a herbicide.

Herbicide resistance has become a major concern in modern agriculture.