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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But drought, pesticides and habitat destruction triggered an unprecedented collapse that began in 2017, eventually wiping out an estimated 99.5 percent of the Bogong moth population.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Researchers say the technology may also offer a way to reduce water use and reliance on pesticides in strawberry production.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Failure to provide pesticide safety training for workers who handle pesticides is one of the most common violations in California, according to state regulators.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
And it is difficult to control with pesticides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
In addition to making this change to less dangerous agricultural pesticides, we should diligently explore the possibilities of nonchemical methods.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
