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Insecticide - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Insecticide : (noun)
1: a chemical used to kill insects [syn: insect powder]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Insecticide : \In*sec"ti*cide\, n. [Insect _ L. caedere to kill.]
An agent or preparation for destroying insects; an insect
powder. -- In*sec"ti*ci`dal, a.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Insecticide : Insecticide: A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certain insecticides have been banned because of their adverse effects on animals or humans. Dursban
(chlorpyrifos) is one that has been banned. Dursban causes weakness, vomiting, diarrhea and other ill effects in children. Dursban was in hundreds of products including some of Raid sprays, Hartz
yard and kennel flea spray, and Black Flag liquid roach and ant killer.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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