adjective
- opposed to or acting against the use of pesticides; designed to reduce or eliminate pesticide use
Usage: commonly used in environmental and agricultural contexts
noun
- a substance, method, or approach that counteracts or neutralizes the effects of pesticides
Usage: technical usage in agriculture and environmental science
Examples
- The farm adopted antipesticide practices to protect local water sources.
- Environmental groups launched an antipesticide campaign to reduce chemical use in agriculture.
- Consumers increasingly demand antipesticide produce from their local markets.
- The research team developed an antipesticide coating for crops.
- Antipesticide regulations have become stricter in many European countries.
- Organic farming relies on antipesticide strategies such as crop rotation and natural predators.