pesticide
noun/ˈpɛstɪsaɪd/
Frequency rank: #10,104 most common English word
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill insects, weeds, or other pests that harm crops or plants.
Example sentence
The farmer sprayed pesticide on his crops to keep insects away.
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