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Definition of Silvex
1. Noun. A herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals.
Definition of Silvex
1. an herbicide [n -ES] - See also: herbicide
Lexicographical Neighbors of Silvex
Literary usage of Silvex
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Superfund Strategy edited by Chris Elfring, Irene S. Gordon (2003)
"Test results are available for silvex and PCBs. With a single pass, silvex was
de- chlorinated by nearly 80 percent; with two passes, greater than 99 ..."
2. 6th Annual Report on Carcinogens (1991) by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"have occurred during the production, formulation, or use of trichlorophenol and
its derivative products, hexachlorophene, silvex, 2,4,5-T, ..."
3. Environmental Progress and Challenges: EPA's Update by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"Dioxin is an inadvertent contaminant of the chlorinated herbicides 2,4,5-T and
silvex, which were used until recently in agriculture, forest management, ..."
4. Decisions of the War Department Board of Contract Adjustment by United States War Dept. Claims Board (1920)
"ASAP* The silvex Co.'s position appears by its letter of August 28, 1919: " First.
The silvex Co. admits that it was in default on deliveries under said ..."
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