Pesticides

/pɛstɪsɛd/
Chemical substances used to destroy pests

Les pesticides sont utilisés pour contrôler les ravageurs des cultures.

Pesticides are used to control pests on crops.

◆ What It Really Means
The use of pesticides can have negative environmental impacts.
Literal Meaning
Chemical substances used to destroy pests
Literal Breakdown
rootpest
◇ Mental Image
A field of crops with pesticides being sprayed.
◈ When to Use
A farmer using pesticides to control pests on their crops.
◉ Cultural Note
The use of pesticides has been a topic of debate in recent years due to their potential environmental impacts.
Technology
formal

Chemical substances used to destroy pests

Les pesticides sont utilisés pour contrôler les ravageurs des cultures.

Pesticides are used to control pests on crops.

Pesticides are used to control pests on crops, but their use can also have negative environmental impacts.

Pro Tip

Use of pesticides

Pesticides are used to control pests on crops, but their use can also have negative environmental impacts.

Word Origin

The word 'pesticide' comes from the Latin words 'pestis' meaning pest and 'cidium' meaning killing.

Usage Notes

Pesticides are used to control pests on crops, but their use can also have negative environmental impacts.

Word Breakdown

root
pest
noun
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