Acetochlor

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈsiːtəˌklɔːr/

Definitions of acetochlor

noun a noun referring to a specific herbicide used to control grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops

Example Sentences

A1 Acetochlor is a type of herbicide used in farming.

A2 Farmers apply acetochlor to control weeds in their fields.

B1 The use of acetochlor has been regulated due to its potential environmental impact.

B2 Researchers are studying the long-term effects of acetochlor on soil health.

C1 There is ongoing debate among experts about the safety of acetochlor in agricultural practices.

C2 The chemical composition of acetochlor is a topic of interest for scientists and policymakers.

Examples of acetochlor in a Sentence

formal Acetochlor is a pre-emergent herbicide commonly used in corn and soybean fields.

informal Farmers often use acetochlor to keep weeds under control in their crops.

slang I heard acetochlor is the go-to stuff for killing those pesky weeds.

figurative Just like acetochlor stops weeds from growing, sometimes we need to find ways to stop negativity from taking root in our lives.

Grammatical Forms of acetochlor

plural

acetochlors

comparative

more acetochlor

superlative

most acetochlor

present tense

acetochlor

future tense

will acetochlor

perfect tense

has acetochlored

continuous tense

is acetochloring

singular

acetochlor

positive degree

acetochlor

infinitive

to acetochlor

gerund

acetochloring

participle

acetochlored

Origin and Evolution of acetochlor

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'acetochlor' is derived from a combination of 'acet-' from acetic acid and '-chlor' from chlorine.
Evolution of the word: Acetochlor was first used as a herbicide in the 1980s and has since become a commonly used agricultural chemical for weed control.