🐛Insecticide

noun
/ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Meaning

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

Example Sentences

The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.

Synonyms

pesticide, bug spray, poison, fumigant

Antonyms

fertilizer, nutrients, organic treatment, natural repellent

Collocations

spray insecticide, organic insecticide, insecticide resistance

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