Definition of Herbicide

1. Noun. A chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth.

Exact synonyms: Weed Killer, Weedkiller
Specialized synonyms: Agent Orange, Atrazine, Linuron, Paraquat, Silvex, Simazine
Terms within: Arsenic, As, Atomic Number 33
Generic synonyms: Chemical, Chemical Substance

Definition of Herbicide

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Medical Definition of Herbicide

1. A chemical used to kill or control the growth of plants. Some herbicides (such as synthetic auxins and triazine) selectively kill broad-leaved plants while leaving grass-leaved plants (i.e., cereal crops) unharmed. Other herbicides, such as paraquat, kill all plants. Herbicide use has dramatically increased crop yield worldwide but has caused serious environmental problems, polluting soil and water and causing health hazards for humans and animals. See: pesticide. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Herbicide

Herbert A. Simon
Herbert Alexander Simon
Herbert Blythe
Herbert Clark Hoover
Herbert George Wells
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Kitchener
Herbert Marcuse
Herbert Marshall McLuhan
Herbert Marx
Herbert McLean Evans
Herbert Spencer
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