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insecticide

/ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does insecticide mean?

noun

A substance used for destroying insects, especially in agriculture or for public health.

Example

"The farmer applied an insecticide to the crops to prevent damage from pests."

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