Pesticides

/pɛstɪsɛd/
noun★Intermediate
◆ 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.

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

Collocations

contrôler les ravageurscontrol pests

Synonyms

💡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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