Meaning of atrazine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈætrəˌzin/

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  1. Noun

    atrazine

    Etymology

    1960s: blend of amino and triazine

    Definitions

    1. a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide

    Examples

    • « atrazine is thought to cause cancer and is banned in some European countries »

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