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Pesticide
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a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops
Example
The excessive use of pesticides harmed the environment.
Pesticides are used in agriculture to kill harmful insects.
The unregulated use of pesticides in backyard gardens can harm beneficial insects and pollinators.
Overusing pesticides in agriculture can harm not only the targeted pests but also beneficial insects and the ecosystem as a whole.
Excessive use of pesticides can breed resistance in pests, making them harder to control in the future.
