psilothrum

/ˌsɪləˈθrʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

a sterile, genetically modified plant used in agriculture for its ability to produce a chemical that kills other plants, especially weeds.

“The farm used psilothrum to kill off the weeds competing with their crops.”

Synonyms

  • genetically modified crop
  • sterile plant

Antonyms

  • weed
  • wild plant