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pesticide

noun

ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects harmful to crops.

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

Farmers use pesticide to protect their crops from insects.

insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, poison, chemical

Entry 1

insecticide, herbicide

Entry 2

insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, poison, chemical

fertilizer, biodegradable substance, nutrient

Entry 1

fertilizer, biodegradable substance

Entry 2

fertilizer, nutrient

pesticide use, pesticide residue, pesticide exposure, pesticide control

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the destruction of forests by removing or burning trees...

detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

An insect or other organism with six legs.

a public display of works of art, products, or other items of interest

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.