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pesticides

noun

ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

Meaning

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

Chemical substances used to kill pests, but harmful to beneficial insects like butterflies.

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

Excessive use of pesticides harms butterflies.

insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, insecticides, chemicals, bug killers

Entry 1

insecticide, herbicide, fungicide

Entry 2

insecticides, chemicals, bug killers

organic treatment, natural repellent, biological control, natural remedies, bio-insecticides

Entry 1

organic treatment, natural repellent, biological control

Entry 2

natural remedies, bio-insecticides

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

a person who tends and guards sheep

a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick

a person who gives or offers a pledge or security