simazine

noun si·ma·zine \ˈsī-mə-ˌzēn\

Definition of SIMAZINE

: a selective herbicide C₇H₁₂N₅Cl used to control weeds especially among crop plants

sim- (probably alteration of sym- symmetrical, prefix used in names of organic compounds) + triazine

First Known Use: 1956

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