chlorophenoxy

English

Noun

chlorophenoxy (plural chlorophenoxies)

1. A type of chemical compound that contains both a phenol group and one or more chlorine atoms attached to the benzene ring, often used in herbicides.
   • 1993, John J. McKetta, Industrial Products Handbook - Volume 2, page 1009:

     The chlorophenoxies have been used extensively for the control of broadleaf weeds in cereal crops, turf, and rangeland.

Derived terms

• cloxacepride