pesticide
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Noun — A chemical or biological substance used to kill or control pests such as insects and weeds.
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How to use pesticide
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Etymology
From pest + the combining form -cide ("killer"), from Latin caedere ("to cut down, kill").
Full origin of pesticide →Frequently asked questions
What does “pesticide” mean?
The word “pesticide” means a chemical or biological substance used to kill or control pests such as insects and weeds. In plain terms, a substance made to kill insects, weeds, or other pests.
How do you pronounce “pesticide”?
“Pesticide” is pronounced PEHS-tih-syd (/ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “pesticide” in a sentence?
Here is “pesticide” used in a sentence: “The farm switched to organic methods to avoid using pesticide.”
What part of speech is “pesticide”?
“Pesticide” is a noun.
Where does the word “pesticide” come from?
The word “pesticide” comes from Latin. From pest + the combining form -cide ("killer"), from Latin caedere ("to cut down, kill").
Is “pesticide” a common word?
“Pesticide” is an uncommon word in modern English.
