herbicide
1 synonym for herbicide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A substance used to kill plants.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
phytocide
How to use herbicide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spray herbicide
apply herbicide
herbicide resistance
herbicide use
Herbicide is a neutral, technical term used in gardening, farming and chemistry rather than casual speech.
Etymology
Herbicide is formed within English from herb and the suffix -icide, which is used to build words naming substances or acts that kill.
Full origin of herbicide →Frequently asked questions
What is a herbicide?
A herbicide is a substance used to kill plants, typically unwanted ones such as weeds.
What is another word for herbicide?
Phytocide is used as another term for herbicide, and weedkiller is a related, narrower term for herbicides aimed at weeds.
Is herbicide the same as pesticide?
Not exactly. Herbicide refers specifically to a substance that kills plants, while pesticide is a broader term for substances used against pests in general.
