adj. of or pertaining to seedlings before they emerge or appear above ground
Preemergent herbicides prevent the germination of seeds.
Preemergent herbicides prevent the germination of seeds.
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before emerging; prior to emerging; before appearing above ground
after emerging
4 syllables
pre-e-mer-gent
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