noun
Uncommon
pesticide
PEHS-tih-syd
Pesticide (noun) means a chemical or biological substance used to kill or control pests such as insects and weeds. Example: “The farm switched to organic methods to avoid using pesticide.”
noun
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A chemical or biological substance used to kill or control pests such as insects and weeds.
"The farm switched to organic methods to avoid using pesticide."
How to use pesticide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA substance made to kill insects, weeds, or other pests.
Common pairings
pesticide residue
pesticide use
organic, pesticide-free
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From pest + the combining form -cide ("killer"), from Latin caedere ("to cut down, kill").
Rhymes for pesticide
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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.
