insecticidal
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/ˌɪn.sɛk.tɪˈsaɪ.dəl/
kills insects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insecticidal' originates from the combination of 'insect' and the suffix '-cidal', which is derived from Latin 'caedere', meaning 'to kill'.
Historical Evolution
'insecticidal' evolved from the word 'insecticide', which was first used in the 19th century to describe substances that kill insects.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of killing insects', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a substance used for killing insects.
The farmer used an insecticidal spray to protect his crops.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 07:54