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Meanwhile, the widespread application of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, continues to generate debate among scientists and regulators.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
By studying these molecules and investigating why the tomatoes have reverted to ancient genes, scientists could design better crops for eating, stronger pesticides or even medicine, Jozwiak said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Removes waterborne pathogens and filters pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals and microplastics and improves taste, smell and clarity.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Teddy works in a low-level job for Auxolith, a company that makes pesticides and drugs.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
By studying these molecules and investigating why the tomatoes have reverted to ancient genes, scientists could design better crops for eating, stronger pesticides or even medicine, Jozwiak said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Removes waterborne pathogens and filters pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals and microplastics and improves taste, smell and clarity.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Teddy works in a low-level job for Auxolith, a company that makes pesticides and drugs.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd 
: a substance used to destroy pests
pesticidal
adjective
ˌpes-tə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
Medical Definition
pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd
: an agent used to destroy pests
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