weed killers
Garden spray toxins
Weed killers are chemical substances designed to destroy unwanted plants, particularly in lawns, gardens, and agricultural settings.
Also called herbicides, they work either by killing all vegetation (non-selective) or by targeting specific plant types while leaving desired crops or grass unharmed (selective).
I applied weed killer to the driveway cracks where dandelions keep sprouting.
The term is more common in everyday speech, while herbicide tends to appear in technical and commercial contexts.
Broad-spectrum systemic herbicide
- paraquatToxic methyl viologen herbicide
- 2,4-DSynthetic auxin herbicide
- pre-emergentBlocks germination chemically
- selectiveChoosing with care
non-selective · broadleaf · systemic · contact · residual · spray · application · dilution
Capacity to cause harm
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
warning label · restricted use · first aid · storage · disposal · groundwater · protective clothing
Device dispersing liquid droplets
- pump sprayerPressurized liquid applicator
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- spot treatmentRemedy for isolated problem
granular · ready-to-use · mixing · calibration · coverage · timing · reapplication · protective equipment
Permeable garden ground cover
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- vinegar solutionAcetic acid in water
- boiling waterH2O at 212°F
- corn glutenProtein from maize milling
Starchy banana for cooking
- thistleSpiny flowering weed
- ground ivyCreeping aromatic lawn weed
- nutsedgeTriangular-stemmed lawn weed
- spurgeLatex-producing flowering plant
Tart organic compound
- clove oilAromatic spice extract
- acetic acidVinegar's main compound
- naturalNot artificially produced
- non-toxicCauses no harm
child-safe · eco-friendly · biodegradable · chemical-free · homemade · salt solution
glyphosate
Broad-spectrum systemic herbicide
- paraquatToxic methyl viologen herbicide
- 2,4-DSynthetic auxin herbicide
- pre-emergentBlocks germination chemically
selective · non-selective · broadleaf · systemic · contact · residual · spray · application · dilution · foliar
toxicity
Capacity to cause harm
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
hazardous · warning label · restricted use · first aid · storage · disposal · groundwater · protective clothing
sprayer
Device dispersing liquid droplets
- pump sprayerPressurized liquid applicator
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
spot treatment · granular · ready-to-use · mixing · calibration · coverage · timing · reapplication · protective equipment · gloves
landscape fabric
Permeable garden ground cover
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- vinegar solutionAcetic acid in water
- boiling waterH2O at 212°F
plantain
Starchy banana for cooking
- thistleSpiny flowering weed
- ground ivyCreeping aromatic lawn weed
- nutsedgeTriangular-stemmed lawn weed
spurge · oxalis · bare spots · yellowing
citric acid
Tart organic compound
- clove oilAromatic spice extract
- acetic acidVinegar's main compound
- naturalNot artificially produced
non-toxic · child-safe · eco-friendly · biodegradable · chemical-free · homemade · salt solution
- herbicidesglyphosate, paraquat, ureas, herbicide, weedkiller
- Agrochemicalsfertilizer, pesticides, pesticide, herbicides, herbicide
weed killersfertilizers
Substances enriching soil
plant food · plant nutrients · compost · mulch · manure
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