insecticide
noun
a substance or preparation used for killing insects.
insecticides
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pluralof insecticide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Proponents say French sugar beet, apple and hazelnut farmers need the insecticides -- forbidden in France since 2018 and 2019 respectively -- to help them compete with their European counterparts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
If people exterminate hives, native pollinators such as monarch butterflies, bumblebees, wasps and more can also be affected by the insecticides used.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Both insecticides have been banned for outdoor agricultural use in the UK, but remain widely used in products for pets.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
This is because chemicals are designed to target specific organisms or processes, for example insecticides should target insects.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2026
In the first place, as we have seen, the housefly has now become virtually uncontrollable by insecticides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
