Definition

A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds, without harming crops.

Example

Farmers often use linuron to control weed growth in their fields.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of linuron?

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

Exactly! I read that it can be really effective in gardens.

For sure, but I've heard it's important to use it carefully.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'linuron' is derived from 'lin-' (from Latin 'linum', meaning flax) and '-uron' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a specific type of compound). The term refers to a chemical compound related to flax or its derivatives.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lin-' as relating to flax, which helps you remember that 'linuron' is a chemical compound associated with flax.

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