insecticide

UK
/ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪd/
US
/ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/

Translations

insecticidenoun
insecticides
pl
The farmer used insecticide to protect his crops from pests.
Фермер использовал инсектицид, чтобы защитить свои посевы от вредителей.
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".

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.