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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pesticide

/ˈpɛstɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does pesticide mean?

noun

A chemical substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

"The farmer applied a pesticide to the crops to prevent damage from pests."

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