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herbicide vs insecticide vs pesticide
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| herbicidenoun/ˈhɜːr.bə.saɪd/ | Meaning a chemical that farmers spray on land to kill unwanted plants, such as weeds | Goes with use herbicides | Example The farmer sprayed a herbicide on the field to kill the weeds before planting. |
| insecticidenoun/ɪnˈsek.tə.saɪd/ | Meaning a chemical used to kill insects, especially ones that damage crops | Goes with spray insecticide | Example Farmers spray insecticide on the cotton plants to stop insects eating the leaves. |
| pesticidenoun/ˈpes.tɪ.saɪd/ | Meaning a chemical that farmers use to kill insects and other animals that damage crops | Goes with use pesticides | Example Many farmers spray pesticide on their fields several times a season. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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