C1nounenvironmentscience
US/ˈhɜːr.bə.saɪd/
UK/ˈhɜː.bɪ.saɪd/
a chemical that farmers spray on land to kill unwanted plants, such as weeds
In context
The farmer sprayed a herbicide on the field to kill the weeds before planting.
Some herbicides can pollute rivers if they are used too close to the water.
Many weeds have become resistant to the most common herbicide.
Words that go with herbicide
verb + noun
- use herbicidesOrganic farms do not use herbicides at all.
- spray herbicideFarmers spray herbicide early in the season.
- apply herbicideWorkers apply herbicide to the edges of the field.
noun + noun
- herbicide useHerbicide use has increased sharply over the last twenty years.
- herbicide resistanceHerbicide resistance is a growing problem for crop growers.
adjective + noun
- toxic herbicideA toxic herbicide was found in the local water supply.