Definition of Insecticidal

1. Adjective. Of or relating to insecticide.

Partainyms: Insecticide

Definition of Insecticidal

1. Adjective. of or relating to insecticide ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Insecticidal

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Insecticidal

insect repellents
insect stings
insect viruses
insecta
insectan
insectaria
insectaries
insectarium
insectariums
insectary
insectation
insectations
insectator
insectdom
insected
insecticidal (current term)
insecticidally
insecticide
insecticide resistance
insecticides
insectifuge
insectile
insection
insections
insectivora
insectivore
insectivores
insectivorous
insectivorous plant
insectless

Literary usage of Insecticidal

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. 57 Ways to Protect Your Home Environment (& Yourself) by Rick Weinzierl (1999)
"What are botanicals and insecticidal soaps? Botanical insecticides ... insecticidal soaps are soaps that have been formulated specifically for their ability ..."

2. Farm and Garden Rule-book: A Manual of Ready Rules and Reference with by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1911)
"... CHAPTER XVII insecticidal MATERIALS AND PRACTICES BY CR CROSBY THE results secured from the use of an insecticide or fungicide depend upon the operator. ..."

3. Therapeutic Gazette (1916)
"Several insecticidal powders have been tested, and of these naphthalene, creosote and iodoform powder is the most destructive to lice. 3. ..."

4. Bulletin of Pharmacy (1910)
"The only plants whose insecticidal properties have been so far investigated are ... •The insecticidal value of Chrysanthemum Flores ranks high. ..."

5. Biological Control of Insects and Mites: An Introduction to Beneficial by Daniel L. Mahr, Nino M. Ridgway (1993)
"Oils, soaps, and inert dusts all have insecticidal properties and are available ... Different insecticidal oils are available for use under different ..."

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