insecticide

UK
/ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪd/
US
/ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/

Translations

insecticidenoun
insecticides
pl
The farmer sprayed insecticide on the crops to protect them from pests.
Le fermier a pulvérisé de l’insecticide sur les cultures pour les protéger des nuisibles.
Synonyms
bug spray
insect killer
insect repellent
insect poison
insecticideadjective
more insecticide
Comp.
most insecticide
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪd/
US
/ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "insecticide resistance".
insecticideEmploi adjectival, invariable en genre et en nombre.
Insecticide resistance has become a major issue in mosquito control.
La résistance insecticide est devenue un problème majeur dans la lutte contre les moustiques.

Definitions

insecticidenoun
A chemical substance used to kill insects.
The farmer sprayed insecticide on the crops to protect them from pests.
insecticideadjective
Relating to, containing, or designed for insecticide(s).
Insecticide resistance has become a major issue in mosquito control.