Definition

A chemical substance that is colorless and used to kill unwanted plants, known as a herbicide.

Example

Farmers often use picloram to control invasive plant species in their fields.

Conversation

Have you heard about picloram?

Yeah, it's that herbicide they use, right?

Exactly! I read it's pretty persistent in the soil.

I wonder how that affects the plants around it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Picloram is a chemical name derived from the components 'pic' (from picric acid, a compound containing a nitro group) and 'loram' (a derivative of the herbicide name 'chloram'). The word refers to a specific herbicide used for controlling unwanted vegetation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pic' relating to a chemical compound and 'loram' as part of a herbicide name, which helps you remember that picloram is a specific herbicide used to control plants.

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