Atrazine

/ˈætrəˌziːn/ noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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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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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