Definition

A strong chemical used to kill unwanted plants, especially in water, and to dry out plants before harvesting.

Example

Farmers often use diquat to manage aquatic weeds in their fields.

Conversation

Have you heard about diquat?

Yeah, I think it's some kind of herbicide, right?

Exactly! It's used to control water weeds in lakes and ponds.

That sounds really effective for keeping those areas clean.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diquat is a chemical name derived from the combination of 'di-' (meaning two) and 'quat' (from quaternary ammonium compounds, referring to a class of chemicals). The term indicates a compound that contains two quaternary ammonium groups.

Memory Tip

Think of 'di-' meaning two, and 'quat' relating to a type of chemical compound. This helps you remember that diquat refers to a chemical with two quaternary ammonium groups.

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