Pesticide

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstəˌsaɪd/

Pesticide (noun)

  1. A chemical used to kill insects, weeds, or other organisms that damage crops or spread disease.
  2. A substance applied to plants or soil to prevent or reduce damage from pests.

Examples

  • The pesticide kills harmful pests in the garden.
  • This pesticide kills harmful pests quickly after spraying.