Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Insecticide"
Synonyms of "Insecticide" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between insecticide and pesticide ?
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Insecticides normally just affects insects, but pesticides will normally affect a variety of "pests" including weeds, animals AND insects
Q:
What is the difference between insecticide and pesticide ?
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Insecticide is for bugs
Pesticide is for pests, like rats and mice.
Pesticide is for pests, like rats and mice.
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What is the difference between insecticide and pesticide ?
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Insecticide is for killing insects. Pesticide is for killing pests, some of which may not be insects.
Practically speaking, they are generally used interchangeably.
Practically speaking, they are generally used interchangeably.
Q:
What is the difference between insecticide and pesticide ?
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Insecticides are pesticides that specifically target insects, while pesticides are for any pest (rats, bugs, etc.)
Other questions about "Insecticide"
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Insect+suicide = insecticide
Is that right? Thank you!
Is that right? Thank you!
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No. But you got very close. Both suicide and insecticide come from Latin "-cida" and "-cidium". This suffix has the idea of death. You can see it in other words such as genocide and homicide.
Q:
I sprayed insecticide towards a cockroach, then it turned over immediately Does this sound natural?
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"I sprayed insecticide at a cockroach, and it turned over immediately" is more natural
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I forgot to buy some insecticide on my way to the office. Does this sound natural?
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Yes but 'inecticide' is a little technical, if the person knows what you are talking about you could say 「I forgot to buy some spray on my way home」
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