linuron, n. Agric.
(ˈlɪnjʊərɒn)
[f. lin- (perh. after lindane n.) + urea n. + -on (of unknown origin).]
A selective herbicide used esp. to control weeds among root crops; 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1-methoxy-1-methylurea, C9H10Cl2N2O2 .
| 1962 B.S.I. News Sept. 34 Linuron. 1971 Arable Farmer Feb. 12/3 Triazine herbicides such as simazine, substituted phenylureas such as linuron, and uracils such as lenacil. 1981 Southern Horticulture (N.Z.) Spring 6/1 Metribuzin, linuron, aziprotryne and methabenzthiazuron caused 15 per cent depression in asparagus growth when applied as post-emergence treatments. 1982 Fletcher & Kirkwood Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators v. 236 Repeated application of linuron reduces the germination ability of barley grains, promoting protease activity and reducing protein contents. 1989 Green Mag. Dec. 44/1 ‘It's very hard to assess the exact risks and I'm not a medical expert...’ Our informant..is talking about pesticide and herbicide residues and four in particular, Atrazine, Simazine, Dimethoate and Linuron. |