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paraquat
par·a·quat
[
pérrə kwòt
]
noun
Definition:
weedkiller:
a widely used, fast-acting weedkiller that destroys green plant tissue on contact
[
Mid-20th century. <para-
1
+ quaternary; from the position of its bonds
]
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