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    pesticide

    US /ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd/

    ・

    UK /ˈpestɪsaɪd/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A chemical substance used to kill pests
    Tests show that the pesticide we used was environmentally friendly
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to or treated with a pesticide.
    Pesticide residue was found on the apples.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The control or management of pesticides.
    The regulation of pesticide use is essential for public health.
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to or having the effect of a pesticide.
    Pesticide resistance is a growing problem in agriculture.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A specific type or formulation of a substance used to kill pests.
    This pesticide is specifically designed to target aphids without harming bees.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of applying a substance to kill pests.
    The farmer applied pesticide to the field to protect the crops.

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    Is Organic Really Better? Healthy Food or Trendy Scam?

    09:21Is Organic Really Better? Healthy Food or Trendy Scam?
    • Plants produce them as a sort of homemade pesticide.

      Plants produce them as a sort of homemade pesticide.

    • And indeed, several studies show that there actually is less pesticide residue on organic produce.

      And indeed, several studies show that there actually is less pesticide residue on organic produce.

    B1

    Breakfast Enchiladas! | Hilah Cooking

    10:41Breakfast Enchiladas! |  Hilah Cooking
    • rinse, just to get any dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them, since they're

      rinse, just to get any dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them, since they're

    • and I've already given them a little rinse just to get any, like, dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them since they're not organic.

      and I've already given them a little rinse just to get any, like, dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them since they're not organic.

    B1

    生物科学者だけど「誤った健康情報」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    22:08生物科学者だけど「誤った健康情報」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • The biggest misconception is that organic is pesticide free.

      The biggest misconception is that organic is pesticide free.

    B2

    Hamster Food | What To Feed Pet Hamster | Syrian Hamster Diet

    12:49Hamster Food | What To Feed Pet Hamster | Syrian Hamster Diet
    • please, please, make sure that the area you are collecting from is not treated for pesticide.

      please, please, make sure that the area you are collecting from is not treated for pesticide.

    B2

    How Singapore is using tech to grow food without farmland

    08:45How Singapore is using tech to grow food without farmland
    • Using advanced hydroponics in a fully controlled indoor setting, these greens are grown pesticide-free, right in the heart of urban Singapore.

      Using advanced hydroponics in a fully controlled indoor setting, these greens are grown pesticide-free, right in the heart of urban Singapore.

    B1

    What's Killing the Bees

    08:23What's Killing the Bees
    • It's unusual for the bees to all disappear. If there's been some incident then there would be dead bees usually in front of the hive, usually if there is a pesticide killing there will be dead bees in front of the hive.

      It's unusual for the bees to all disappear. If there's been some incident then there would be dead bees usually in front of the hive, usually if there is a pesticide killing there will be dead bees in front of the hive.

    • Usually if there's a pesticide killing, there'd be dead bees in front of the hive.

      Usually if there's a pesticide killing, there'd be dead bees in front of the hive.

    B2

    Is Organic Food Better? Mind Over Munch Kickstart 2016

    06:42Is Organic Food Better? Mind Over Munch Kickstart 2016
    • So first up is organic food is pesticide-free.

      So first up is organic food is pesticide-free.

    • food is pesticide free. If food is labeled 100% organic that means if it is meat,

      food is pesticide free. If food is labeled 100% organic that means if it is meat,

    B1

    Introduction to the tea industry in Taiwan (English version with caption) - 台灣的茶業簡介 (英文版有英文字幕)

    06:52Introduction to the tea industry in Taiwan (English version with caption) - 台灣的茶業簡介 (英文版有英文字幕)
    • Non-pesticide controls are used on pests and diseases of tea plants, especially that of biological control methods.

      Non-pesticide controls are used on pests and diseases of tea plants, especially that of biological control methods.

    B1

    10 YEARS LIVING IN JAPAN | Why Did We Stay?

    11:2610 YEARS LIVING IN JAPAN | Why Did We Stay?
    • Like pesticide-free.

      Like pesticide-free.

    • It's like pesticide-free.

      It's like pesticide-free.

    A2

    Prepare for IELTS 12/ Unit 3 THE GREEN MOVEMENT

    08:22Prepare for IELTS 12/ Unit 3 THE GREEN MOVEMENT
    • They can also choose an alternative approach by switching to organic fertilizers and avoiding excessive pesticide use.

      They can also choose an alternative approach by switching to organic fertilizers and avoiding excessive pesticide use.

    B1