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pes·ti·cide
 pesticide
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- pronunciation:
- pe
stih
saId
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a chemical substance used to kill pests, esp. insects that harm crops.
The crops are repeatedly treated with pesticide.
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| derivation: |
pesticidal (adj.) |
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