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linuron

linuron

9.9
A weed killer that stops weeds in vegetable crops without harming the crops
  • noun
  • /lɪˈnjʊrɒn/
  • Specialized
: linurón
  • Farmers often apply linuron to their fields to keep weeds under control without harming the main crops.

Examples

  • The effectiveness of linuron makes it a popular choice among vegetable growers.

  • Environmental regulations limit the use of linuron due to potential risks to water quality.

  • Farmers often use linuron to protect their crops.

  • The linuron application was successful this season.

  • Farmers often apply linuron to their fields to keep weeds under control without harming the main crops.

  • Environmental regulations limit the use of linuron due to potential risks to water quality.

  • The effectiveness of linuron makes it a popular choice among vegetable growers.

Synonyms

herbicide
vslinuron
  • Specialized
21 4.1

A chemical that kills unwanted plants like weeds

is a synthetic product used on crops that avoids harming vegetables
weed killer
vslinuron
5 3.2

A substance that kills unwanted plants in gardens or on lawns

is designed for use on crops and safe for vegetables

Surface Forms

linuron singular
linurons plural

Etymology

Linuron is a chemical name: the ending -uron comes from urea, so it marks a group of 'urea-type' herbicides. So linuron is a man-made chemical used to control weeds in crops without damaging the vegetables.