B2 noun Neutre

pesticide

/ˈpestɪsaɪd/

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.

Exemples

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1

I'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.

2

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.

3

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
pesticide
Adverbe
pesticidally
Adjectif
pesticidal
Apparenté
pest
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Astuce mémo

Remember that the suffix '-cide' comes from Latin 'caedere', meaning 'to kill' (like homicide or suicide). Combine 'pest' + 'cide' to get 'pest killer'.

Quiz rapide

Many consumers choose organic produce to avoid consuming ____ residue found on non-organic fruits.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : pesticide

Exemples

1

I'm looking for a natural pesticide to get rid of the aphids on my roses.

everyday

I'm looking for a natural pesticide to get rid of the aphids on my roses.

2

The government has recently banned the use of a highly toxic pesticide known to harm bees.

formal

The government has recently banned the use of a highly toxic pesticide known to harm bees.

3

I try to buy organic because I don't like the idea of my food being covered in pesticides.

informal

I try to buy organic because I don't like the idea of my food being covered in pesticides.

4

Substantial evidence suggests that excessive pesticide runoff can lead to the contamination of local water supplies.

academic

Substantial evidence suggests that excessive pesticide runoff can lead to the contamination of local water supplies.

5

The agribusiness sector is investing heavily in the development of more targeted, less harmful pesticide formulas.

business

The agribusiness sector is investing heavily in the development of more targeted, less harmful pesticide formulas.

Famille de mots

Nom
pesticide
Adverbe
pesticidally
Adjectif
pesticidal
Apparenté
pest

Collocations courantes

pesticide residue pesticide residue
spray pesticides spray pesticides
pesticide-free pesticide-free
chemical pesticide chemical pesticide
pesticide exposure pesticide exposure

Phrases Courantes

pesticide resistance

pesticide resistance

pesticide runoff

pesticide runoff

broad-spectrum pesticide

broad-spectrum pesticide

Souvent confondu avec

pesticide vs herbicide

A herbicide specifically targets weeds and plants, whereas a pesticide is a general term for killing any pests, including insects.

pesticide vs fertilizer

Fertilizers are used to help plants grow by providing nutrients, while pesticides are used to kill things that harm plants.

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Notes d'usage

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.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'pesticide' when they specifically mean 'insecticide'. While technically correct, being specific (like herbicide or fungicide) is better in technical contexts.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that the suffix '-cide' comes from Latin 'caedere', meaning 'to kill' (like homicide or suicide). Combine 'pest' + 'cide' to get 'pest killer'.

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Origine du mot

Formed in the late 19th century from 'pest' (an annoying or harmful thing) and the suffix '-cide' (killer).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: pesticides Commonly used as a noun adjunct (e.g., pesticide use, pesticide levels)
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Contexte culturel

In many developed nations, there is a strong cultural movement toward 'organic' food, which is primarily defined by the absence of synthetic pesticides.

Quiz rapide

Many consumers choose organic produce to avoid consuming ____ residue found on non-organic fruits.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : pesticide

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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