Simazine (Noun)
Meaning
A herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Simazine is a widely used herbicide to control weeds in various crops, including corn and sugarcane.
- The farmer applied simazine to the entire field before planting to prevent weeds from competing with the crops.
- Simazine has been shown to be effective in controlling broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in orchards and vineyards.
- The agricultural worker wore protective gear while spraying simazine on the weeds that were growing among the young seedlings.
- The environmental impact of simazine has raised concerns among scientists, who are studying its effects on aquatic ecosystems and wildlife.