as in pesticide
a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth
An herbicide widely used to control weeds.
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Recent Examples of herbicide
Foley said much of the work this summer at the new sites will likely be limited to conducting dye tracing experiments before crews can even attempt to apply herbicides.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, certain herbicides are one of the only effective ways to kill invasive plant species, and to make way for native habitat restoration.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
There are many herbicides on the market that are suitable for killing weeds on and between patio stones.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Target specific areas or weeds with natural methods like vinegar or boiling water, or use herbicides.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, certain herbicides are one of the only effective ways to kill invasive plant species, and to make way for native habitat restoration.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
There are many herbicides on the market that are suitable for killing weeds on and between patio stones.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Target specific areas or weeds with natural methods like vinegar or boiling water, or use herbicides.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for herbicide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicide
pesticide
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That means mowing at the correct height for your species of grass, and fertilizing and irrigating properly. Consider the use of biological pesticides.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Yet before a separate, marijuana testing law took effect in 2020, dispensaries had no responsibility to test their products for potency and things that could make people ill, like heavy metals, pesticides and mold.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicide. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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