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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of plants, especially weeds.

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  • noun A substance used to kill plants.

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  • noun a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth

Etymologies

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herb +‎ -cide

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