Herbicide Meaning

/ˈhɜːbɪsaɪd/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounA substance used to kill plants.

Ziri bought herbicide to get rid of the ivy.
Ziri sprayed the ivy with some herbicide.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To kill the stubborn weeds, the farmer applied strong ____ to the field.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The gardener sprayed a powerful ____ on the driveway to kill the weeds growing in the cracks.

Etymology tree English herb English -icide English herbicide From herb + -icide.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
To kill the stubborn weeds, the farmer applied strong ____ to the field.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The gardener sprayed a powerful ____ on the driveway to kill the weeds growing in the cracks.

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