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Look for fresh organic cannabis plants grown without pesticides.
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Like many other vegetables, sweet potatoes can be a source of contaminants like pesticides and dirt.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
What are the causes of Parkinson's? Research has shown certain risk factors, such as prolonged exposure to pesticides, are linked to Parkinson's, but the causes for the disease are largely unknown.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
From algorithmically minimizing water and pesticide use in agriculture to more efficiently routing traffic around cities in order to reduce pollution caused by vehicle emissions, 2025 will see AI continue to establish itself as a powerful tool for environmental protection.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Like many other vegetables, sweet potatoes can be a source of contaminants like pesticides and dirt.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
What are the causes of Parkinson's? Research has shown certain risk factors, such as prolonged exposure to pesticides, are linked to Parkinson's, but the causes for the disease are largely unknown.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
From algorithmically minimizing water and pesticide use in agriculture to more efficiently routing traffic around cities in order to reduce pollution caused by vehicle emissions, 2025 will see AI continue to establish itself as a powerful tool for environmental protection.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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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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