Pesticide (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Farmers sprayed a strong pesticide on their crops to kill the locusts that were eating them.
- The company developed a new pesticide that was safe for use around pets and children.
- Before eating the fruit, make sure to wash it thoroughly to remove any pesticide residue.
- The environmental group claimed that the use of pesticide was causing more harm than good to the ecosystem.
- Exposure to certain pesticides has been linked to various health problems in humans, including cancer and neurological disorders.