Herbicidally

/ˌhɜːrbɪˈsaɪdəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that kills or destroys plants; with herbicidal effect or properties.

Etymology

From herbicidal plus the adverb suffix '-ly.' A technical formation that appears primarily in scientific and agricultural literature.

Kelly Says

This ultra-technical adverb appears mostly in chemistry papers discussing how certain substances act 'herbicidally'—it's the kind of word that makes scientists sound more precise than everyday language allows.

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