Insecticide

Pronunciation
/in-sek-tuh-side/
Category
Chemical Control
Singular
Insecticide
Plural
Insecticides

Definition

A substance used to kill insects.

Etymology

From Latin 'insectum', meaning 'insect' and '-cide' meaning 'to kill'.

Example

The widespread use of insecticides has significantly reduced crop damage from insect pests.

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