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| herbicide | |
| Pronunciation: | erb-i-sId (OR) herb-i-sId |
| Definition : | a chemical, typically used on farms, that kills unwanted plants or weeds. |
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Traditionally, herbicides are sprayed onto crops or spread on the soil. Herbicides must be put on the fields at specific times or they may not kill the target weeds. |
| Related Terms: | pesticide, insecticide |