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The Environmental Protection Agency actually classifies capsaicin as a biochemical pesticide and animal repellant.
—Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
There should be a compulsory living wage for sustainable farming roles and more work to reduce pesticide and fertiliser use.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The fully autonomous vehicle carries up to 200 pounds of fertilizer or pesticides and uses on-board technology to precisely cover 60 acres per hour.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Last week, Campbell said the sites would serve temporarily as staging for organic waste, such as trees and vegetation; construction and demolition materials; appliances and electronics; and household hazardous waste, like batteries, pesticides, paint and cleaning supplies.
—Sarah Honosky, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1925, in the meaning defined above
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd
: a substance used to destroy pests
pesticidal
adjective
ˌpes-tə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
Medical Definition
pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd
: an agent used to destroy pests
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