Definition

A chemical substance used to kill insects, particularly mosquitoes and pests that harm crops.

Example

Farmers often use naled to protect their crops from harmful insects.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new insecticide called naled?

Yeah, I read it’s used for mosquito control, right?

Exactly! I’m curious if it’s really effective against pests.

I hope so, especially with all the mosquitoes around lately.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'naled' originates from the combination of 'n-' (a prefix indicating negation or absence) and 'aled' (from Old English 'ale', meaning a type of beer or fermented beverage). The term 'naled' refers to a state of being without ale or beer, indicating a lack of this beverage.

Memory Tip

Think of 'n-' meaning absence and 'aled' referring to ale, so 'naled' helps you remember a state of lacking ale.

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