insecticide
0 antonyms and opposites of insecticide, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A chemical substance used to kill insects.
How to use insecticide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spray insecticide
insecticide resistance
Etymology
From French insecticide — insect plus -icide, "killer of."
Full origin of insecticide →Frequently asked questions
What does “insecticide” mean?
The word “insecticide” means a chemical substance used to kill insects. In plain terms, a pesticide made specifically to kill insects.
How do you pronounce “insecticide”?
“Insecticide” is pronounced ihn-SEHK-tih-syd (/ɪnˈsɛk.təˌsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “insecticide” in a sentence?
Here is “insecticide” used in a sentence: “Farmers sprayed insecticide to protect the crop from beetles.”
What part of speech is “insecticide”?
“Insecticide” is a noun.
Where does the word “insecticide” come from?
The word “insecticide” comes from French. From French insecticide — insect plus -icide, "killer of.".
