herbicide
Translation
herbicide, weedkiller
Examples
The farmer sprayed herbicide on the fields.
The farmer sprayed herbicide on the fields.
Some herbicides are harmful to the environment.
Some herbicides are harmful to the environment.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a substance used to destroy unwanted vegetation The farmer sprayed herbicide on the fields.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weedkiller, defoliant
Etymology
From Latin 'herba' (herb) + '-cide' (a killer, from 'caedere' to kill). Literally 'herb killer'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'herbi-' (herb) + '-cide' (to kill). The '-cide' part is the same as in 'suicide' or 'homicide'.