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.
Exemples
3 sur 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.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
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
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.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
pesticide resistance
pesticide resistance
pesticide runoff
pesticide runoff
broad-spectrum pesticide
broad-spectrum pesticide
Souvent confondu avec
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Origine du mot
Formed in the late 19th century from 'pest' (an annoying or harmful thing) and the suffix '-cide' (killer).
Modèles grammaticaux
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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