noun
- Plural of glyphosate; chemical compounds used as broad-spectrum herbicides to kill weeds and unwanted plants.
Usage: technical/agricultural; commonly used in farming and gardening
Examples
- Farmers spray glyphosates on their fields to control weeds before planting crops.
- The use of glyphosates in agriculture has increased significantly over the past two decades.
- Different glyphosates are formulated for various applications in lawn and garden care.
- Environmental groups have raised concerns about the widespread application of glyphosates.
- Glyphosates work by inhibiting an enzyme essential for plant growth.