Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd/
noun a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
A1 Farmers use pesticide to protect their crops from insects.
A2 It is important to follow safety guidelines when using pesticide in the garden.
B1 The use of pesticide has been a topic of debate among environmentalists and farmers.
B2 Research has shown that overuse of pesticide can have negative effects on the ecosystem.
C1 Scientists are constantly developing new pesticide formulations to improve efficacy and reduce environmental impact.
C2 Regulatory agencies play a crucial role in monitoring the use of pesticide to ensure public and environmental safety.
formal The farmer sprayed pesticide on the crops to protect them from pests.
informal The farmer used pesticide to get rid of those annoying bugs on the plants.
slang I heard you can just spray some pesticide on the plants to kill off the pests.
figurative Sometimes we need to use mental pesticide to rid ourselves of toxic thoughts.
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