weedkiller
|weed-killer|
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/ˈwiːdˌkɪlər/
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/ˈwiːdˌkɪlə/
substance that kills weeds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weedkiller' originates from the combination of 'weed' and 'killer', where 'weed' refers to unwanted plants and 'killer' refers to something that destroys or eliminates.
Historical Evolution
'weedkiller' was formed in modern English by combining 'weed' and 'killer' to describe a substance that kills weeds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a substance that kills weeds', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants or weeds.
Farmers use weedkiller to maintain their crops.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45