C1nounenvironmentscience
US/ˈpes.tɪ.saɪd/
UK/ˈpes.tɪ.saɪd/
a chemical that farmers use to kill insects and other animals that damage crops
In context
Many farmers spray pesticide on their fields several times a season.
Pesticide residue was found in some of the imported vegetables.
The village now bans the use of pesticides near the river.
Words that go with pesticide
verb + noun
- use pesticidesOrganic farms do not use pesticides.
- spray pesticideThey spray pesticide early in the morning.
- ban a pesticideThe government plans to ban the pesticide next year.
noun + noun
- pesticide residuePesticide residue can stay on fruit after harvest.
- pesticide usePesticide use has fallen in the last decade.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a lot of pesticides is usedCorrect: a lot of pesticides are used