ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Insecticide

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈsɛk.tɪˌsaɪd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Insecticide is a noun meaning Any of various substances used to kill insects.

Meaning

Any of various substances used to kill insects.

Example Sentences

The dried seed powder of custard apple (Annona squamosa L; family: Annonaceae) has been used as an insecticide in India and many other tropical countries since ancient times.

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Related dictionary entries include insecticidal, pesticide, azadirachtin, deposit, topical, pesticides.

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