🚫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.

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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