Atrazine

/ˈætrəˌziːn/ noun

A widely used herbicide (weed-killer) that targets broadleaf and grassy weeds in corn and other crops.

From 'atra-' possibly relating to agricultural use, plus chemical suffix '-zine,' created in the mid-20th century as synthetic herbicides were developed.

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