phytocide
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]phytocide (plural phytocides)
- (uncommon) An agent that kills plants, such as weedkiller.
Usage notes
[edit]Do not confuse a phytocide (an herbicide to kill plants) with a phytoncide, a substance made by the plant to discourage insects, animals, or bacteria from eating it.
Synonyms
[edit]- herbicide (which is the usual word for this concept)