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Word chemistry: unpacking "pesticide" and "paraquat"
Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 14:18English.me team member
What is similar?
Both terms relate to substances used in agriculture and plant protection.
What is different?
Pesticide is a general term for substances intended to prevent, destroy, or control pests. Paraquat is a specific type of herbicide known for its effectiveness and toxicity.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Pesticide- Farmers use pesticides to protect their crops from insects.
- The government regulates the use of pesticides to ensure safety.
- Organic farming minimizes or eliminates pesticide use.
- Paraquat is highly toxic and handled with care by farm workers.
- The use of paraquat is banned in some countries due to health concerns.
- The farmer applied paraquat to the fields to control weed growth.
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