glyphosate

noun

glyph·​o·​sate ˈgli-fə-ˌsāt 

ˈglī-

: a systemic organophosphate herbicide C₃H₈NO₅P used to control herbaceous and woody weeds especially on croplands

Examples of glyphosate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thin Mints were found to contain the highest level of glyphosate — while Peanut Butter Patties had the highest level of toxic metals, Moms Across America claimed. —Peter Burke, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025

First, a recent independent study tested Girl Scout Cookies for contaminants and claimed to have found traces of glyphosate and lead. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Scientists are still trying to figure out the level which glyphosate could be problematic. —Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025

Pesticide exposure Exposure to glyphosate, an herbicide that is often sprayed on crops as a pesticide, could block the body’s ability to fight off cancer, according to Lake. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from International Scientific Vocabulary glycine + phosph- + -ate entry 1

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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