INSECTIFUGE

insectifuge, insect repellent, insect repellant

(noun) a chemical substance that repels insects

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

insectifuge (plural insectifuges)

A substance that protects against insects.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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