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PESTICIDES Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word pesticides. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word pesticides. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PESTICIDES

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acaricides
nounn
noun

• a chemical agent used to kill mites

algicides
nounn
noun

• A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae.

bactericides
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any chemical agent that destroys bacteria

• any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

fungicides
nounn
noun

• any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

herbicides
nounn
noun

• a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth

insecticides
nounn
noun

• a chemical used to kill insects

larvicides
nounn
noun

• a chemical used to kill larval pests

miticides
nounn
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molluscicides
nounn
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nematicides
nounn
noun

• Any pesticide designed to kill nematodes (roundworms).

repellents
nounn
noun

• a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

• a chemical substance that repels animals

• the power to repel

adjective satellite

• serving or tending to repel

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

• incapable of absorbing or mixing with

rodenticides
nounn
noun

• Any toxic substance used to kill rodent pests.

virucides
nounn
noun

• an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses

Best Hypernyms For PESTICIDES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pesticides, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
chemical
Phrases (1)
chemical substance

Alternatives for ACARICIDES

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