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An agent or preparation for destroying insects; an insect powder.

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  1. n. An agent or preparation for destroying insects; an insect powder.
  2. n. a chemical used to kill insects
  3. An agent or preparation for destroying insects; an insect powder. -- In*sec"ti*ci`dal, a.
  4. An agent or preparation for destroying insects; an insectpowder.-- In*sec"ti*ci`dal, a.
  5. n:100 n. a chemical used to kill insects