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Definition of alachlor

alachlor

/ˈæl.ə.klɔːr/
al · a · chlor
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• noun

1

An odorless, white solid organic compound used extensively as a pre-emergence herbicide to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in agricultural crops such as corn, soybeans, and peanuts.

Example

"Due to growing concerns regarding its potential to contaminate groundwater, the use of alachlor has been heavily restricted or entirely banned in several countries."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a generic chemical name for a chloroacetanilide herbicide, reflecting the presence of an alkyl group and chlorine in its molecular structure.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alachlor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alachlor
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