insecticide
intermediateB1/ɪnˈsɛk.tɪˌsaɪd/ · in-sec-ti-cide
A substance used for killing insects.
Meanings
A substance used for killing insects.
ایک ایسا مادہ جو کیڑوں کو مارنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
کیڑے مار دوا
Keeday maar dawa
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- natural insecticide
- chemical insecticide
- organophosphate insecticide
Example Sentences
Farmers often use insecticides to protect their crops.
کسان اکثر اپنی فصلوں کی حفاظت کے لیے کیڑے مار دواؤں کا استعمال کرتے ہیں۔
Kisan aksar apni faslon ki hifazat ke liye keeday maar dawaon ka istemal karte hain.
The use of insecticides has been controversial due to environmental concerns.
کیڑے مار دواؤں کے استعمال کو ماحولیاتی خدشات کی وجہ سے متنازعہ سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Keeday maar dawaon ke istemal ko maholiyati khadshat ki wajah se mutanazia samjha jata hai.
Insecticides can help reduce the population of harmful insects.
کیڑے مار دوائیں نقصان دہ کیڑوں کی آبادی کو کم کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہیں۔
Keeday maar dawaen nuqsan deh keeron ki abadi ko kam karne mein madad deti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'insect' in 'insecticide' to remember it kills insects.
Imagine a spray bottle labeled 'Insecticide' being used in a garden.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "insectum + caedere" — to kill insects
First known use: late 19th century
The term 'insecticide' was derived from Latin roots where 'insectum' means insect and 'caedere' means to kill. It has been used in English since the late 19th century.