Definition of Insecticide

1. Noun. A chemical used to kill insects.

Exact synonyms: Insect Powder
Specialized synonyms: Pyrethrum, Ddt, Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, Larvacide, Lead Arsenate, Lindane, Malathion, Organophosphate, Parathion, Paris Green, Rotenone
Terms within: Arsenic, As, Atomic Number 33
Generic synonyms: Pesticide

Definition of Insecticide

1. n. An agent or preparation for destroying insects; an insect powder.

Definition of Insecticide

1. Noun. A substance used to kill insects ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Insecticide

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Medical Definition of Insecticide

1. A chemical used to kill insects. Insecticides are a type of pesticide. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Insecticide

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

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