Definition

A chemical used to kill weeds by stopping their ability to make food through photosynthesis.

Example

Farmers often use atrazine to control weed growth in their crops.

Conversation

Have you heard about atrazine?

Yeah, I read it's used as a herbicide for weeds.

Exactly! It's interesting how it works by inhibiting photosynthesis.

Right! But I've also heard there are concerns about its environmental impact.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Atrazine is derived from the chemical name "atrazine", which does not have clear roots in Latin, Greek, Old English, or Old French. It is a synthetic herbicide developed in the 1950s, and the name itself is a combination of the prefix "a-" (meaning not) and "triazine" (a type of chemical compound).

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('a-') combined with 'triazine', which refers to a specific chemical structure. This helps you remember that atrazine is a synthetic herbicide related to triazine compounds.

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