How do you pronounce pesticide?

pesticide is pronounced as /ˈpɛstɪsaɪd/.

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pesticide

🧪pesticide

noun

/ˈpɛstɪsaɪd/

Pessimist pesticide-residue

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Meaning

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

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

Example Sentences

Farmers use pesticide to protect their crops from insects.

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

Synonyms

insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, poison, chemical

Entry 1

insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, poison, chemical

Entry 2

insecticide, herbicide

Antonyms

fertilizer, nutrient, biodegradable substance

Entry 1

fertilizer, nutrient

Entry 2

fertilizer, biodegradable substance

Collocations

pesticide use, pesticide residue, pesticide exposure, pesticide control

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