How do you pronounce pesticides?

pesticides is pronounced as ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz.

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pesticides

🚫pesticides

noun

ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticide-residue pestilence

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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.

Example Sentences

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

Excessive use of pesticides harms butterflies.

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

insecticide, herbicide, fungicide

Entry 2

insecticides, chemicals, bug killers

Antonyms

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

Entry 1

organic treatment, natural repellent, biological control

Entry 2

natural remedies, bio-insecticides

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