Pesticide: meaning, definitions and examples

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pesticide

[ ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd ]

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chemical control

A pesticide is a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Synonyms

fungicide, herbicide, insecticide

Examples of usage

Farmers often use pesticides to protect their crops from pests.
The use of pesticides has raised concerns about environmental impact.

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public health

A pesticide is a chemical used to control, repel, or kill organisms that can transmit diseases to humans.

Synonyms

disinfectant, insect repellent

Examples of usage

Mosquito control programs often involve the use of pesticides.
Health officials recommend using pesticides to prevent the spread of malaria.

Translations

Translations of the word "pesticide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesticida

🇮🇳 कीटनाशक

🇩🇪 Pestizid

🇮🇩 pestisida

🇺🇦 пестицид

🇵🇱 pestycyd

🇯🇵 農薬 (のうやく)

🇫🇷 pesticide

🇪🇸 pesticida

🇹🇷 pestisit

🇰🇷 살충제 (살충제)

🇸🇦 مبيد حشري

🇨🇿 pesticid

🇸🇰 pesticíd

🇨🇳 农药 (nóngyào)

🇸🇮 pesticid

🇮🇸 skordýraeitur

🇰🇿 пестицид

🇬🇪 პესტიციდი

🇦🇿 pestisid

🇲🇽 pesticida

Word origin

The word 'pesticide' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'pest' with 'cide' from 'biocide'. The use of pesticides has been a common practice in agriculture and public health to protect crops and control disease vectors.