Food
pesticide
noun
Definition
A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects, that damage crops.
In a sentence
“Concerns about pesticide residues in food have driven demand for organic produce.”
Synonyms
insecticideherbicideagrochemical
Common collocations
- pesticide use
- pesticide residue
- reduce pesticide
- pesticide-free
More from Food
nutrition
noun
The process of obtaining food necessary for health and growth; also the study of food.
cultivation
noun
The action of preparing land and growing crops.
yield
noun
The amount of a crop produced on a piece of land.
subsistence
noun
Farming or living at a level that provides only enough for basic survival.