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Atrazine (Noun)

Meaning

A synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide; "atrazine is thought to cause cancer and is banned in some European countries".

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Atrazine has been widely used in the United States as a herbicide to control weeds in cornfields.
  • Researchers have raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with atrazine exposure.
  • Some countries in Europe have banned atrazine due to its suspected link to cancer and other health problems.
  • Farmers often apply atrazine to their fields in the early spring to prevent weeds from competing with their crops.
  • Environmental activists have been working to raise awareness about the dangers of atrazine and push for stricter regulations on its use.

Hypernyms

  • Weedkiller
  • Weed Killer
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