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Environmental exposures: Exposure to toxic chemicals like herbicides (weed killers) or microplastics increases the risk of developing multiple myeloma.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
One final note: In some lawns, annual bluegrass can become resistant to herbicides when the same herbicide has been used repeatedly over the years, says Waltz.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Identify your grass species before using herbicides.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
The American Kennel Club advises to thoroughly wash the strawberries to remove any pesticides or herbicides.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
One final note: In some lawns, annual bluegrass can become resistant to herbicides when the same herbicide has been used repeatedly over the years, says Waltz.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Identify your grass species before using herbicides.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
The American Kennel Club advises to thoroughly wash the strawberries to remove any pesticides or herbicides.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbicide. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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herbicide
noun
her·bi·cide
ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd 
: a chemical substance used to destroy or stop plant growth
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