pesticide
Aussprache: [ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd]
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Kontext: „agriculture“
(noun) a chemical used to kill pests, like insects or weeds, that harm plants. Farmers use pesticides to keep their crops healthy and free from bugs.
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The farmer applied pesticide to protect the crops from harmful insects.
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The plants didn't grow well because the farmer forgot to use pesticide, and bugs damaged them.
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What type of pesticide should we use for the tomato plants?
Kontext: „health“
(noun) a chemical that can be harmful to the environment or people if misused. Some pesticides can cause health problems if people breathe them in or touch them.
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The safety team checked the area to make sure there was no harmful pesticide residue.
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Using too much pesticide can be dangerous for children playing outside.
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How can we safely store pesticide to avoid any health risks?
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