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nouna chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)type of:
Definition that contains pesticide
- spray a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
- organic of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones
- carson United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
- arsenic a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
- arsenous anhydride a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
- fws an agency in the Department of the Interior that conserves and protects fish and wildlife and their habitats; assesses the environmental impact of pesticides and nuclear power site and hydroelectric dams and thermal pollution
- white arsenic a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
- neem seed seed of neem trees; source of pesticides and fertilizer and medicinal products
- phosphine a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- sheep dip a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites