NEONICOTINOID - How to pronounce Neonicotinoid?

NEONICOTINOID - Neonicotinoid: What it is and how to pronounce it correctly in 2023

Neonicotinoids are a class of neuro-active insecticides that are chemically similar to nicotine.
They are widely used in agriculture to protect crops from pests, such as aphids and beetles.
Neonicotinoids have been the subject of controversy due to their potential harm to bees and other pollinators, as well as their persistence in the environment.
They work by disrupting the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death.
Neonicotinoids are often applied as seed coatings, allowing the pesticide to be taken up by the plant as it grows, and providing protection from pests throughout the plant's life cycle.
Some alternative variants of neonicotinoids include

Last updated: September, 2023