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pesticide

[pes-tuh-sahyd] / ˈpɛs təˌsaɪd /


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These vulnerabilities may be influenced by pesticide exposure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Cancer is an increasing public health concern, and pesticide exposure levels in some communities are particularly high.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

They claim Monsanto wants the EPA, not judges, to interpret the pesticide law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

To the right, he pointed, was an old grass runway where pesticide planes once landed and took off.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The pesticide threat to fishes may be divided into three parts.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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