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Definition of Pesticide

1. Noun. A chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects).

Definition of Pesticide

1. Noun. A substance, usually synthetic although sometimes biological, used to kill or contain the activities of pests ¹

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Definition of Pesticide

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pesticide

1. A chemical which is used to kill unwanted organisms such as rats, insects, nematodes, etc. Pesticides often act as nerve poisons, and they are hazardous to animals and humans (some pesticides can cause nerve or liver damage, birth defects and cancer). See: biological magnification and herbicide. (09 Oct 1997)

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