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in⋅sec⋅ti⋅cide

  [in-sek-tuh-sahyd]
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–noun
1. a substance or preparation used for killing insects.
2. the act of killing insects.
Origin:
1860–65; insect + -i- + -cide

Related forms:
in⋅sec⋅ti⋅cid⋅al, adjective
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in·sec·ti·cide   (ĭn-sěk'tĭ-sīd')   
n.  A chemical substance used to kill insects.
in·sec'ti·cid'al (-sīd'l) adj., in·sec'ti·cid'al·ly adv.
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Main Entry: in·sec·ti·cide
Pronunciation: in-'sek-t&-"sId
Function: noun
: an agent that destroys insects —in·sec·ti·cid·al /(")in-"sek-t&-'sId-&l/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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insecticide in·sec·ti·cide (ĭn-sěk'tĭ-sīd')
n.
A chemical substance that kills insects.

in·sec'ti·cid'al (-sīd'l) adj.

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