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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pesticides

/ˈpɛstɪsaɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does pesticides mean?

noun

Chemicals used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

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

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