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insect

insect

Related forms: insect · 5 words in this dictionary

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5 words

resembling or characteristic of an insect

insect+ile

Shared component: insect · insect

An animal that feeds mainly on insects.

insect+i+vore

Shared component: insect · insect

Having the quality of killing insects.

insect+i+cidal

Shared component: insect · insect

(of an animal) feeding on insects and other small invertebrates.

insect+i+vorous

Shared component: insect · insect

insecticideExtended relation

a chemical substance used for killing insects.

insect+i+cide

Extended relation: insect · insect