picloram

pic·lo·ram

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-luh-ram, pahy-kluh-]
- /ˈpɪk ləˌræm, ˈpaɪ klə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-luh-ram, pahy-kluh-]
- /ˈpɪk ləˌræm, ˈpaɪ klə-/

Definitions of picloram word

noun picloram a colorless powder, C 6 H 3 Cl 3 N 2 O 2 , used as a systemic herbicide for controlling annual weeds and deep-rooted perennials on noncrop land. 1
noun picloram a type of herbicide used to control woody plants and weeds 0
noun picloram an extremely toxic herbicide and defoliant, C6H3Cl3N2O2, that persists in the soil and is slow to break down 0

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Origin of picloram

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; reverse compound from am(inotrich)lor(o)pic(olinic acid); see amino-, tri-, chloro-2, picolinic

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Parts of speech for Picloram

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picloram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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