Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pesticide
noun
/ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd/
Definition
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Examples
- The farmer used pesticide to protect his crops from pests.
- Many gardeners apply pesticide to keep their plants healthy.
- Environmentalists worry about the effects of pesticide on ecosystems.
Meaning
Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill pests that threaten crops and livestock.
Synonyms
- insecticide
- herbicide
- fungicide
- biocide
