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sil·vex

 (sĭl′vĕks′)
n.
A solid, toxic, selective herbicide, C9H7O3Cl3, formerly used chiefly to control woody plants and aquatic weeds.

[Probably Latin silva, forest + ex(terminator).]
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silvex

(ˈsɪlvɛks)
n
(Chemistry) a herbicide that eradicates weeds and woody plants
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Noun1.silvex - a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals
herbicide, weed killer, weedkiller - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
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