insecticide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various substances used to kill insects.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈsɛk.tɪˌsaɪd/ /ɪnˈsɛk.təˌsaɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-insecticide.wav

Word forms

insecticide insecticides

Etymology

From French insecticide, as insect + -icide.

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