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weedkiller

British  
/ ˈwiːdˌkɪlə /

noun

  1. a substance, usually a chemical or hormone, used for killing weeds

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Assembly Bill 1963 originally sought to sunset the use of the powerful weedkiller.

From Los Angeles Times

Bayer stock slumped on Wednesday as the German giant set a preliminary accord to cap litigation over its weedkiller Roundup.

From MarketWatch

The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers glyphosate, one of Roundup's ingredients, a probable human carcinogen, but Bayer says scientific studies and regulatory approvals show the weedkiller is safe.

From Barron's

Supreme Court agreed to hear its challenge to litigation which claims its flagship weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plaintiffs’ lawyers have argued that Bayer should have included a warning label on its Roundup weedkiller products about potential cancer risks.

From The Wall Street Journal