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.
Atrazine is one of the most used herbicides in America, but it's controversial because it persists in groundwater and has been linked to feminization of frogs — a surprising example of how chemicals spread through ecosystems!
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