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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

material, stuff go
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

chemical, chemical substance go
material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules

pesticide
a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)

noun.substance

8 Subcategories

acaricide, acaracide go
a chemical agent used to kill mites
arsenical go
a pesticide or drug containing arsenic
insecticide, insect powder go
a chemical used to kill insects
pediculicide go
a chemical agent that kills lice
phosphine go
a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell
scabicide go
a drug that destroys the itch mite that causes scabies
sheep dip go
a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
spray go
a pesticide in suspension or solution