pesticide
A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.
مثالها
3 از 5I'm looking for a natural pesticide to get rid of the aphids on my roses.
I'm looking for a natural pesticide to get rid of the aphids on my roses.
The government has recently banned the use of a highly toxic pesticide known to harm bees.
The government has recently banned the use of a highly toxic pesticide known to harm bees.
I try to buy organic because I don't like the idea of my food being covered in pesticides.
I try to buy organic because I don't like the idea of my food being covered in pesticides.
متضادها
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
Remember that the suffix '-cide' comes from Latin 'caedere', meaning 'to kill' (like homicide or suicide). Combine 'pest' + 'cide' to get 'pest killer'.
آزمون سریع
Many consumers choose organic produce to avoid consuming ____ residue found on non-organic fruits.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: pesticide
مثالها
I'm looking for a natural pesticide to get rid of the aphids on my roses.
everydayI'm looking for a natural pesticide to get rid of the aphids on my roses.
The government has recently banned the use of a highly toxic pesticide known to harm bees.
formalThe government has recently banned the use of a highly toxic pesticide known to harm bees.
I try to buy organic because I don't like the idea of my food being covered in pesticides.
informalI try to buy organic because I don't like the idea of my food being covered in pesticides.
Substantial evidence suggests that excessive pesticide runoff can lead to the contamination of local water supplies.
academicSubstantial evidence suggests that excessive pesticide runoff can lead to the contamination of local water supplies.
The agribusiness sector is investing heavily in the development of more targeted, less harmful pesticide formulas.
businessThe agribusiness sector is investing heavily in the development of more targeted, less harmful pesticide formulas.
متضادها
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
pesticide resistance
pesticide resistance
pesticide runoff
pesticide runoff
broad-spectrum pesticide
broad-spectrum pesticide
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
A herbicide specifically targets weeds and plants, whereas a pesticide is a general term for killing any pests, including insects.
Fertilizers are used to help plants grow by providing nutrients, while pesticides are used to kill things that harm plants.
نکات کاربردی
The word is almost always used in the context of farming or gardening. While it can be a singular noun, it is very frequently used in the plural (pesticides) when discussing general environmental issues or food safety.
اشتباهات رایج
Learners often use 'pesticide' when they specifically mean 'insecticide'. While technically correct, being specific (like herbicide or fungicide) is better in technical contexts.
راهنمای حفظ
Remember that the suffix '-cide' comes from Latin 'caedere', meaning 'to kill' (like homicide or suicide). Combine 'pest' + 'cide' to get 'pest killer'.
ریشه کلمه
Formed in the late 19th century from 'pest' (an annoying or harmful thing) and the suffix '-cide' (killer).
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
In many developed nations, there is a strong cultural movement toward 'organic' food, which is primarily defined by the absence of synthetic pesticides.
آزمون سریع
Many consumers choose organic produce to avoid consuming ____ residue found on non-organic fruits.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: pesticide
واژگان مرتبط
Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful materials in...
organicRefers to food, materials, or substances produced without th...
toxinA toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cell...
agricultureAgriculture is the science, art, and practice of cultivating...
ecosystemA biological community of interacting organisms and their ph...
لغات مرتبط
homovestency
C1Refers to the practice or state of wearing clothing that corresponds to one's own biological sex or gender identity. It is a technical term used primarily in psychological and sociological contexts to distinguish traditional dressing habits from cross-dressing or transvestism.
binavent
C1To divide a single process, stream, or strategy into two distinct but parallel channels or outcomes. It is primarily used in technical or procedural contexts to describe the intentional and strategic splitting of resources or workflows to increase efficiency or manage complexity.
subclamious
C1Describing a sound or environment that is moderately noisy or somewhat clamorous. It refers to a level of vocalization or background noise that is audible and potentially disruptive but falls short of a full, overwhelming clamor.
autographhood
C1The state, quality, or condition of being an autograph or a handwritten original document. It refers to the status of a text or signature as having been personally inscribed by the individual it is attributed to.
prologcide
C1Describing an action, policy, or mindset that involves the intentional destruction, removal, or bypassing of a prologue or introductory phase. It characterizes anything that seeks to eliminate the 'start' to reach the core or conclusion immediately.
inlegal
C1A non-standard or archaic variation of the word 'illegal', referring to actions or conditions that are prohibited by law or official regulations. In modern English, it is primarily used as a distractor in language proficiency tests or found in non-native speech before prefix assimilation occurs.
hyperfacsion
C1Describing a state of extreme fragmentation or division within a group, organization, or political body into numerous, often hostile, competing factions. It implies a level of discord where constructive cooperation is paralyzed by excessive micro-divisions.
dispetism
C1To engage in a systematic and often petty rejection of established norms or authoritative directives. It describes the act of obstructing progress through deliberate non-compliance or by treating formal requirements with calculated contempt.
interautoite
C1To automatically synchronize or integrate multiple autonomous systems or self-regulating processes into a unified whole. It is used to describe the seamless interaction between independent units that function without external intervention.
autolaudible
C1Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is characterized by self-praise or self-commendation. It refers to the act of highlighting one's own merits or achievements, often used in a critical sense to imply vanity.
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