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pesticide  

Definition

  • Pesticides are chemical compounds that kill unwanted organisms, typically insects, fungi, plants, and other pests that harm humans or organisms valued by humans, such as crops and domesticated animals. Pesticides are agrochemicals, a category that includes synthetic fertilizers, which are derived from petroleum and other fossil fuels. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Pesticides]

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