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杀虫剂
shāchóngjì
Description
杀虫剂是一种用来杀死虫子的东西。
A 杀虫剂 is something used to kill insects.
很多人在家里或者农田里用它来对付蚊子、苍蝇和害虫。
Many people use it at home or on farms to deal with mosquitoes, flies, and pests.
Meanings
杀虫剂shāchóngjì
insecticide; pesticide (for killing insects)
她用杀虫剂杀死了厨房里的蚂蚁。
She killed the ants in the kitchen with insecticide.
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Notes
- Etymology
杀 (kill) + 虫 (insect) + 剂 (agent/preparation), literally 'insect-killing agent'.
- Nuance
农药 is broader farm chemicals; 杀虫剂 specifically targets insects.
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