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herbicide

/ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does herbicide mean?

noun

A chemical substance used for killing or inhibiting the growth of plants, especially weeds.

Example

"The farmer applied a herbicide to the field to control the spread of weeds."

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