ˈglifəˌsāt, ˈglī- noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from International Scientific Vocabulary gly (I)cine + phos ph- + -ate (I)
: a nonselective organophosphate herbicide C 3 H 8 NO 5 P that is used to control herbaceous and woody weeds especially on croplands by inhibiting amino acid biosynthesis and is usually used in the form of a propylamine salt