morphactin

/mɔrfæktɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical chemical compound, particularly in the context of morphactin herbicides, which were being researched in the 1960s and 1970s but were never commercialized.

“The company was working on developing a new herbicide, similar to morphactin, to control weeds in their fields.”

Synonyms

  • herbicide
  • pesticide

Antonyms

  • fertilizer
  • plant growth enhancer