insecticides

plural of insecticide

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Noun
  • Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • The letter makes presumptions about herbicides and pesticides that do not line up with its proposal outlined on a website detailing the training center project, the statement said.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • There are alternative herbicides, but some farmers warn that those could involve chemicals that risk killing the plant if not applied carefully.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
  • In the worst case, herbicides kill desirable plants.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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“Insecticides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecticides. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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