silvex
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A chemical used to kill trees and bushes, now banned for harming animals and the environment
- noun
- Archaic
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silvex
- The use of silvex has been discontinued due to its harmful effects on wildlife.
Examples
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The use of silvex has been banned in many countries.
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Scientists studied the environmental impact of silvex residues in soil.
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Regulations now prohibit spraying silvex near water sources.
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Farmers used silvex to control weeds.
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The use of silvex has been discontinued due to its harmful effects on wildlife.
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Regulations now prohibit spraying silvex near water sources.
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The use of silvex has been banned in many countries.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Silvex looks like it comes from the Latin root silva, which means 'forest', so a helpful way to remember it is that silvex was a chemical used to kill woody plants like trees. That's why the name ties to its use as an herbicide, and why its harm to animals and the environment led to its ban.
