insectifuge

in·sec·ti·fuge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-sek-tuh-fyooj]
- /ɪnˈsɛk təˌfyudʒ/
- /ˌɪnsˈektɪfjˌuːdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-sek-tuh-fyooj]
- /ɪnˈsɛk təˌfyudʒ/

Definitions of insectifuge word

noun insectifuge a substance or preparation for driving off insects. 1
noun insectifuge a substance that repels, but does not kill, insects 0
noun insectifuge any substance used to repel or drive away insects 0

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Parts of speech for Insectifuge

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exclamation

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insectifuge popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for insectifuge

noun insectifuge

insecticide — a substance or preparation used for killing insects.

Just one Synonym for insectifuge