| 单词 | weedkiller |
| 释义 | > as lemmasweedkiller weedkiller n. something that kills weeds; spec. any of numerous chemical preparations used to kill weeds (= herbicide n. b); material of this kind; also figurative.Cf. weedicide n. ΘΚΠ the world > life > death > killing > killer of nature > [noun] > herbicide weedkiller1745 weedicide1897 herbicide1899 algicide1902 algaecide1903 pesticide1933 2,4,5-T1947 silvicide1950 dalapon1953 silvex1954 sterilant1955 simazine?1957 mecoprop1959 propazine1959 diquat1960 TCA1960 picloram1965 propachlor1966 the world > life > death > killing > killer of nature > [noun] > herbicide > arsenic weedkiller1745 1745 W. Ellis Agric. Improv'd II. July xi. 88 Such Wheat commonly runs up into such rank Stalks, as to become great Weed-killers. 1837 Genesee (Rochester, N.Y.) Farmer 25 Feb. 62/1 The plough is a more expeditious weed killer than the hoe. 1887 Gardeners' Chron. 19 Mar. 376/2 (advt.) Weed-killer, for destroying Weeds on Carriage Drives, Garden Walks, Yards, &c. 1967 B. Patten Little Johnny's Confession 46 Who poured weedkiller over your innocence? 2003 Amateur Gardening 24 May 61/2 Glyphosate weedkillers such as Round-up are very effective, but they will kill any plant they come into contact with. < as lemmas |
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