insectpoison
nounUK /ˈɪnsektˌpɔɪzn/
US /ˈɪnsektˌpɔɪzən/
A poison used to kill bugs.
The farmer sprayed insectpoison on the crops to stop the beetles.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A natural substance made by some plants to keep insects away.
The plant produces an insectpoison that protects its leaves.
3. Something harmful or annoying that spreads quickly, like a swarm of bugs.
Rumors spread through the school like insectpoison.
4. A spray or liquid used on pets to stop fleas and ticks.
She used insectpoison on her dog's collar to keep fleas away.