bug spray

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bug spray

noun bug sprays

countable, uncountable Insecticide in aerosol form for killing household pests. This can of bug spray says that it "kills most bugs in seconds" and that you should avoid getting any of it on yourself and should wash and launder thoroughly if that happens, although it is not poisonous to humans.
countable, uncountable Insect repellent in aerosol form, such as one sprays on one's clothing and/or skin to keep away mosquitoes, gnats, flies, midges, etc. This can of bug spray says that it is nontoxic to humans and pets and that you should periodically reapply it to your arms and clothing as needed.

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noun insecticide for household pests

Español	repelente de insectos
日本語	虫よけスプレー mushiyoke supurē
中文	殺蟲劑 /杀虫剂 shāchóngjì
Português	repelente
Deutsch	Insektenspray

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@misc{bug_spray_2026,
  title = {bug spray},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/bug%20spray},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}