herbicide

UK
/ˈhɜː.bɪ.saɪd/
US
/ˈɜr.bɪ.saɪd/
herbicidenoun
herbicides
pl
Translations
The farmer used a herbicide to control the weeds in the field.
Фермер использовал гербицид для борьбы с сорняками в поле.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
weed killer
agricultural chemical
plant killer
herbicidal agent
herbicideadjective
UK
/ˈhɜː.bɪ.saɪd/
US
/ˈɜr.bɪ.saɪd/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to or involving herbicides’
Definitions
Relating to or used as a herbicide.
Herbicide resistance has become a major concern in modern agriculture.