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Synonyms
Etymology
1. insecticide
noun. ['ˌɪnˈsɛktəˌsaɪd'] a chemical used to kill insects.
Synonyms
- organophosphate
- rotenone
- Malathion
- Paris green
- pesticide
- lindane
- parathion
- insect powder
- pyrethrum
- dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
- DDT
- atomic number 33
- arsenic
- lead arsenate
- As
Etymology
- -cide (English)
- insect (English)
- insectum (Latin)
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Rhymes with Insecticide
- alcide
- backside
- bayside
- bedside
- blindside
- broadside
- brookside
- burnside
- cambridgeside
- cityside
- countryside
- curbside
- dioxide
- dockside
- downside
- exide
- fireside
- fratricide
- fungicide
- garside
Sentences with insecticide
1. Noun, singular or mass
It is a light, fine powder that is safe and effective when used as an insecticide.
2. Adjective
Treat your privet hedge with an insecticide product to combat insect infestation.