bug-killing
|bug-killing|
B2
/bʌɡ ˈkɪlɪŋ/
insect elimination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bug-killing' originates from the combination of 'bug' and 'killing', where 'bug' refers to insects and 'killing' means to cause death.
Historical Evolution
The term 'bug-killing' evolved from the need to describe substances or actions that eliminate insects.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to kill bugs', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that kills bugs or insects.
The bug-killing spray was effective in eliminating the pests.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 02:28