Definition

A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially in non-food areas. It helps control various types of weeds but is not safe for use on food crops due to its harmful effects.

Example

Farmers apply amitrole to manage weed growth in their fields.

Conversation

Have you heard about amitrole?

Yeah, I read it's used to control weeds, right?

Exactly! But I also found out it's not safe for food crops.

That makes sense; I wouldn't want that in my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amitrole is derived from the combination of 'amino' (from Latin 'aminus', meaning nitrogen-containing) and 'triazole' (from 'triazol', a compound containing three nitrogen atoms in a five-membered ring). The word refers to a chemical compound that contains both amino and triazole components, commonly used as a herbicide.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amino' which relates to nitrogen and 'triazole' which indicates a specific chemical structure with three nitrogen atoms. This helps you remember that amitrole is a chemical compound involving these elements.

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