pesticide
noun
a chemical preparation for destroying plant, fungal, or animal pests.
pesticides
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pluralof pesticide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Autonomous tractors, which are used to apply pesticides, line a field in Fresno County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
And it is difficult to control with pesticides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Whenever it rains, water rushes down streets and sidewalks — picking up any trash, pesticides, dog poop and other fecal matter in its way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
For next year, officials are exploring using very targeted pesticides and will prune trees early to remove potential egg-laying sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Perhaps plants that are sprayed with man- made pesticides don’t bother to produce much of their own.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
