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glyphosate

Definition of glyphosate

noun

[mass noun]
  • a synthetic compound which is a non-selective systemic herbicide, particularly effective against perennial weeds.
    • Alternative name: N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine; chemical formula: C3H8NO5P

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Definition of glyphosate in the US English dictionary
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