noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A substance used to kill plants. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aborticideacaricideanthelminticantibioticantisepticbug bomb

Example

More examples

"Ziri bought herbicide to get rid of the ivy."

Etymology

From herb + -icide.

Related phrases

rainbow herbicide

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