Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » herbicide
herbicide
(hʉr′bə sīd′, ʉr′-)
noun
any chemical substance used to destroy plants, esp. weeds, or to check their growth
Origin: herbi- (< L herba, herb) + -cide
Related Forms:
- herbicidal adjective
See herbicide in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A chemical substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of plants, especially weeds.
Related Forms:
- herˌbi·cidˈal (-sīdˈl) adjective
Learn more about herbicide
