Definition
dicamba
noun
- A selective herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in crops and lawns.
Usage: technical; agriculture
Examples
- Farmers apply dicamba to soybean fields to eliminate unwanted broadleaf plants.
- The herbicide dicamba is commonly used in combination with glyphosate.
- Dicamba-resistant soybeans have been developed to tolerate higher doses of the herbicide.
- Proper timing is essential when spraying dicamba to avoid crop damage.
- Dicamba drift can affect nearby sensitive plants and crops.