preemergence
or pre-e·mer·gence
[ pree-i-mur-juh ns ]
/ ˌpri ɪˈmɜr dʒəns /
adjective
occurring or applied before the emergence of a plant from the soil: preemergence herbicide.
Words nearby preemergence
preductal,
predynastic,
pree,
preeclampsia,
preelection,
preemergence,
preemergent,
preemie,
preeminence,
preeminent,
preemphasis