Pestisida
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A substance or mixture of chemicals used to prevent, control, or eliminate harmful organisms considered as “pests” on plants.
Synonyms & Variants
agrokimia
A technical term in professional or industrial contexts covering pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
herbisida
Chemical substances used to eradicate weeds or nuisance plants.
insektisida
A technical sub-category of pesticide
obat tanaman
Often used by farmers to soften the meaning of poison
racun hama
A descriptive term commonly used by laypeople
Usage Notes or Etymology
This word is officially absorbed from the English pesticide. Etymologically, the term originates from a combination of the Latin word pestis meaning pest or plague, and the suffix -cide meaning killer or destroyer. Within the Indonesian regulatory context, the use of this term encompasses various types of agricultural chemicals such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. In everyday conversation, it is often used to refer to any type of plant poison without distinguishing specific targets.
Real-world Usage
Petani wajib mematuhi regulasi pemerintah mengenai ambang batas penggunaan pestisida pada produk ekspor.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.