insectifuge

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Noun insectifuge has 1 sense

insectifuge, insect repellent, insect repellant - a chemical substance that repels insects
--₁ is a kind of repellent, repellant

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Insectifuge

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A substance or device used to repel or deter insects.

Example sentence: I sprayed some insectifuge on my skin to avoid mosquito bites during the camping trip.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of repelling or deterring insects.

Example sentence: The insectifuge candles kept the flies away from our picnic table.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To repel or deter insects.

Example sentence: The strong scent of the flowers insectifuged the pests from infesting the garden.