safen
transitive verb
saf·en
ˈsāfən
-ed/-ing/-s
: to make safe
specifically
: to reduce the phytotoxic effect of by adding a safener
the use of lime to safen arsenical sprays
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“Safen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safen. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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