单词	pesticide
释义	pesticide noun pes·​ti·​cide ˈpe-stə-ˌsīd  : an agent used to destroy pests pesticidal ˌpe-stə-ˈsī-dᵊl  adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The seed and pesticide manufacturer is preparing to lay off roughly a thousand of its workers across the globe as part of a broader restructuring plan. Chelsey Dulaney, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 For other crops, CRISPR is being used to increase yield, reduce pesticide and water use, and protect against disease. Jennifer A. Doudna, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 Those violations included flying insects, a pesticide in the food area, rodent activity and a stop sale on a gallon of jerk sauce. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Scientists blamed the monarchs’ plummeting numbers on habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide and herbicide use. Jessica Damiano, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 The toxic alcohol is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide and alternative fuel source. Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 July 2022 The toxic alcohol is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide and alternative fuel source. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 The company previously said its testing had ruled out common food-borne pathogens, major allergens, pesticide, Hepatitis A, norovirus and a range of mycotoxins, including aflatoxins. Daniella Silva, NBC News, 19 July 2022 Methanol is a dangerous form of alcohol commonly used as a solvent, pesticide, antifreeze and alternative fuel source. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1925, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing pesticide anti-pesticide anti-pesticide Kids Definition pesticide noun pes·​ti·​cide ˈpe-stə-ˌsīd  : a substance used to destroy pests (as insects or weeds) Medical Definition pesticide noun pes·​ti·​cide ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd  : an agent used to destroy pests pesticide noun as in poison a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops The family farm has gradually moved away from the use of pesticides. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance poison toxicant insecticide herbicide fungicide disease toxic germicide venom biopesticide acaricide toxin microbicide virus cancer contagion bane
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