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pesticide
noun pes·ti·cide \ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd\
: a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops
Full Definition of PESTICIDE
: an agent used to destroy pests
— pes·ti·ci·dal \ˌpes-tə-ˈsī-dəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PESTICIDE
circa 1925
Rhymes with PESTICIDE
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PESTICIDE Defined for Kids
pesticide
noun pes·ti·cide \ˈpe-stə-ˌsīd\
Definition of PESTICIDE for Kids
: a substance used to destroy pests (as insects or weeds)
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pesticide
noun pes·ti·cide \ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd\
Medical Definition of PESTICIDE
: an agent used to destroy pests
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