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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
- pesticide poisoning toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide
- ratsbane a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
- arsenic trioxide a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
- united states fish and wildlife service 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
- mercuric chloride a white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative
- nitrochloroform a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas