Pesticide
- Pronunciation
- /PEST-i-side/
- Category
- Pest Management
- Singular
- Pesticide
- Plural
- Pesticides
Definition
A substance or mixture intended to kill, repel, or control pests, including insects, weeds, fungi, and rodents.
Etymology
Example
The farmer applied a pesticide to protect his crops from harmful insects.
Related Terms
- Insecticide
- Herbicide
- Fungicide
- Rodenticide