pesticide
Pronunciation: [ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The farmer applied pesticide to protect the crops from harmful insects.
Example
The plants didn't grow well because the farmer forgot to use pesticide, and bugs damaged them.
Example
What type of pesticide should we use for the tomato plants?
Context: “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.
Example
The safety team checked the area to make sure there was no harmful pesticide residue.
Example
Using too much pesticide can be dangerous for children playing outside.
Example
How can we safely store pesticide to avoid any health risks?
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