as in poison
a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops
The family farm has gradually moved away from the use of pesticides.
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Recent Examples of pesticide
Now, Rachel Carson was a marine biologist and conservationist who was especially outspoken about the potential harm of pesticides on wildlife and people alike.
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Also, reduce the use of pesticides in your back 40.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Each product is tested for potency and things like pesticides and heavy metals, said lab manager Adam Richardson.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
The Safe School Meals Act aims to protect children by removing pesticide and chemical residues from school meals.
—Tom Gauthier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Also, reduce the use of pesticides in your back 40.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Each product is tested for potency and things like pesticides and heavy metals, said lab manager Adam Richardson.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
The Safe School Meals Act aims to protect children by removing pesticide and chemical residues from school meals.
—Tom Gauthier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesticide
Noun
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Despite possessing toxic skin alkaloids, poison frogs (Family: Dendrobatidae) have long been favorites because of their bright colors and patterns and their complex parental care behaviors.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The notion that every foundational value of good government and responsible citizenship must be jettisoned to stop any particular American leader is poison to our politics.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Then, using a simulation, the team found that the warmth and weight of the sleeping child could increase the off-gassing of the toxicants.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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Chemical components of pesticides were found in four of the products — inhaling certain pesticides through marijuana smoking poses a risk of harmful toxicants entering the lungs and bloodstream.—
Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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Using Molasses as a Natural Insecticide There are no scientific studies that show molasses is an effective natural insecticide.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Boric acid, or hydrogen borate, is a water-soluble chemical compound that has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties and is also a common household insecticide.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Allure,
14 May 2025
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Apply an herbicide labeled for controlling Canada thistle in spring, early summer, or fall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Chemical Control Options Broadleaf herbicides are the most reliable control method for ground ivy.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Blood pressure may rise with age, increasing cardiovascular disease risk.—
Anisha Shah,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Untreated dental disease can even be life threatening, as in the case of Deamonte Driver, who died at age 12 after bacteria spread from an untreated tooth abscess to his brain.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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In most cases, spray with a garden-safe fungicide instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Agricultural landscapes also tend to have high levels of chemical pollution – especially insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers.—
Christopher Halsch,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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The venom also disrupts blood clotting, leading to internal bleeding and further complications.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Brunson adapts to pressure, then punishes it — like a snake that builds immunity to its predator’s venom.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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While the researchers behind this breakthrough may consider their product non toxic, its worth noting that the people who discovered the forever chemicals thought the same thing.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The more stringent standards effectively limit emissions of other toxics, including benzene, lead and arsenic.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesticide. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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