herbicidally

/ˌhɜrbəˈsaɪdəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that kills or controls unwanted plants (weeds).
    • The farmer sprayed the field herbicidally to remove the thistles.
    • This chemical works herbicidally by stopping weed seeds from sprouting.
    • The garden was treated herbicidally, leaving only the desired flowers.
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