phytocide
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Noun[edit]
phytocide (plural phytocides)
- (uncommon) An agent that kills plants, such as weedkiller.
Usage notes[edit]
Do not confuse a phytocide (an herbicide to kill plants) with a phytoncide, a substance made by the plant to discourage insects, animals, or bacteria from eating it.
Synonyms[edit]
- herbicide (which is the usual word for this concept)