What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
weedicide
Example
The farmer used a weedicide to get rid of the invasive plants in his field. [weedicide: noun]
Example
She applied the weedicide to her garden to prevent the growth of unwanted plants. [weedicide: verb]
herbicide
Example
The city used an herbicide to control the growth of plants along the roadside. [herbicide: noun]
Example
He sprayed the herbicide on his lawn to prevent the growth of unwanted plants. [herbicide: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Herbicide is a more commonly used term than weedicide in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between weedicide and herbicide?
Both weedicide and herbicide are technical terms and are typically used in formal or scientific contexts.
