biopesticide

biopesticide
Any naturally-occurring (rather than synthetic) pesticide

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  • biopesticide — noun Date: 1980 a pesticide consisting of naturally occurring or genetically engineered microorganisms (as bacteria) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • biopesticide — The use of a microorganism or another biological agent to control a specific pest …   Dictionary of microbiology

  • biopesticide — bio·pesticide …   English syllables

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  • biopesticide — ˌ noun Etymology: bi (II) + pesticide : a pesticide consisting of naturally occurring or genetically engineered microorganisms (as bacteria) …   Useful english dictionary

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