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insecticide
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/ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪd/
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/ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/
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insecticide
noun
insecticides
pl
Translations
инсектицид
The farmer used insecticide to protect his crops from pests.
Фермер использовал инсектицид, чтобы защитить свои посевы от вредителей.
Definitions
A chemical substance used to kill insects.
The farmer sprayed insecticide on the crops to protect them from pests.
Synonyms
bug spray
insect killer
insect repellent
insect poison
pesticide
insecticide
adjective
more insecticide
Comp.
most insecticide
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪd/
US
/ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "insecticide resistance".
Definitions
Relating to, containing, or designed for insecticide(s).
Insecticide resistance has become a major issue in mosquito control.
Synonyms
entomocidal
insect-killing
pesticidal
insecticidal
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