HERBICIDE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

herbicide

noun

Definition of herbicide

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 Wait a week or more after mowing so the herbicide has more contact with the weed surfaces, and treat the lawn when no rain is expected for at least 24 hours. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 Prevent regrowth by applying pre-emergent herbicides, replanting groundcovers, or using soil solarization. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 See & Spray uses computer vision to distinguish weeds from crops and only sprays the weeds, cutting herbicide costs in half. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 These plants were grown without herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herbicide

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pesticide

Noun

Environmental groups point out that PFAS are being used more often in agriculture, including in broad-spectrum pesticides like bifenthrin.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Many modern pesticides are non-toxic and formulated with plant oils such as lemongrass, cinnamon, and garlic.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of pesticide

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