Herbisida
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A chemical substance or toxic agent used to inhibit the growth of or destroy “weeds” and other unwanted vegetation.
Synonyms & Variants
pembasmi gulma
Very common descriptive equivalent in Indonesian.
pestisida
Herbicides are a sub-category of pesticides.
racun gulma
General term for a substance used to kill weeds.
weedicide
Sometimes appears in international technical literature.
racun rumput
Used in daily communication within agricultural environments.
fitotoksikan
Technical term in botany and toxicology studies.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is adapted from the English word herbicide. Etymologically, it is derived from the Latin herba meaning plant or grass, and the suffix -cida from caedere meaning to kill. In modern agricultural contexts, the term refers to a specific classification of pesticides for vegetation. Its use in technical documents must distinguish between “selective” and “non-selective” variants.
Real-world Usage
Petani itu menyemprotkan herbisida agar rumput liar tidak merusak tanaman padinya.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.