Herbicide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005217",
  "term": "Herbicide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical substance or mixture of substances used to control, suppress, or kill unwanted plants. Herbicides are classified by their mode of action, such as inhibiting photosynthesis, disrupting cell growth, or interfering with amino acid synthesis. They are also categorized as selective, affecting specific plant species while leaving others unharmed, or non-selective, killing most plants they contact, like glyphosate.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1236 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/herbicide/"
}