Pesticide

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  • noun. A substance or agent used to kill pests, such as unwanted or harmful insects, rodents, or weeds.
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  • noun. A substance, usually synthetic although sometimes biological, used to kill or contain the activities of pests
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  • noun. a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
    • Word Usage
    "The term pesticide also includes these substances:"
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    chemical  chemical substance  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    acaracide  acaricide  arsenical  insect powder  insecticide  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    additive  antibiotic  arsenic  carcinogen  catalyst  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    Cain  aborticide  acaricide  anthelmintic  antibiotic  
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