Definition

A chemical used to kill unwanted plants, especially grasses and broadleaved weeds, in agricultural fields.

Example

Farmers often use alachlor to manage weed growth in their fields.

Conversation

Have you heard about alachlor?

Yeah, it's that herbicide used for controlling weeds, right?

Exactly! It helps manage grasses and broadleaved weeds in crops.

I read it's pretty effective, but we should be careful with its use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'alachlor' is a chemical name derived from the components 'ala-' (from 'alachlor', a specific chemical compound) and 'chlor' (from Greek 'chloros', meaning green, referring to the chlorine atom in its structure). The term 'alachlor' refers to a specific herbicide used in agriculture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chlor' which relates to chlorine, often associated with the color green, to remember that 'alachlor' is a chemical compound used in herbicides.

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