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pesticide
[ pes-tuh-sahyd ]
pesticide
/ ˈɛɪˌɪ /
noun
- a chemical used for killing pests, esp insects and rodents
pesticide
/ ĕ′ĭ-ī′ /
- A chemical used to kill harmful animals or plants. Pesticides are used especially in agriculture and around areas where humans live. Some are harmful to humans, either from direct contact or as residue on food, or are harmful to the environment because of their high toxicity, such as DDT (which is now banned in many countries). Pesticides include fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and rodenticides.
- See more at fungicide
Derived Forms
- ˌپˈ岹, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- t·a adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pesticide1
Example Sentences
"We have destroyed wildlife habitats, polluted the environment, used pesticides on an industrial scale and we are changing the climate," Dr Fox said.
“This project also has a significant environmental impact by generating organic products free of pesticides, which supply part of the needs of onsite hotels.”
The Eaton fire zone will need at least two more treatments this year, and may require an escalated response such as truck-mounted pesticide applications that cover a wider area, Diaz said.
At the same time, you might feel a deep sadness well up realizing that butterfly populations are dwindling around the world due to climate change, pesticides and urban development.
Unfortunately, lead poisoning, habitat loss, poaching and pesticide exposure have driven the majestic birds to the brink of extinction.
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