insecticide
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/ɪnˈsɛk.tɪˌsaɪd/
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/ɪnˈsɛk.tɪˌsaɪd/ · /ɪnˈsɛk.təˌsaɪd/
Definition of insecticide
1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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(countable, uncountable)Any of various substances used to kill insects.
“The dried seed powder of custard apple (Annona squamosa L; family: Annonaceae) has been used as an insecticide in India and many other tropical countries since ancient times.”
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Etymology
From French insecticide, as insect + -icide.
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3-letter words
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