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pesticide
(pesti|cide)
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɛstɪsʌɪd/
noun
a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Derivatives
pesticidal
Pronunciation:
/-ˈsʌɪd(ə)l/
adjective
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