pesticide
1 of 1noun/ˈpɛstɪsaɪd/
Forms:pesticides
1
a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- The farmer applied pesticide to protect his crops from harmful insects.
- Some people prefer organic farming methods that avoid using synthetic pesticides.
- Excessive use of pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment.