Meaning & use
Insectifuge
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A substance or preparation that repels insects.
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They sprayed insectifuge on their tents before camping near the marsh.
The farmer applied a natural insectifuge to protect the crops without harsh chemicals.
A note on using this word
A somewhat dated, technical term; "insect repellent" is the far more common phrase in everyday English.
Words with a similar meaning
insect repellentbug spray
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Words with an opposite meaning
insect attractant
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