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neonicotinoid

neonicotinoid

9.3
Relating to chemical insect killers like nicotine that farmers use to protect crops
  • adjective
  • /ˌniːoʊˈnɪkəˌtɪnɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neonicotinoide
  • Some countries have restricted neonicotinoid products to help preserve bee populations.

Examples

  • The neonicotinoid chemicals have raised concerns about their impact on pollinators.

  • Farmers often use neonicotinoid sprays to protect crops from insect damage.

  • Farmers often use neonicotinoid insecticides to protect their crops.

  • The neonicotinoid pesticide was banned in several countries due to its harmful effects.

  • The gardener chose a neonicotinoid pesticide to protect his plants from harmful insects.

  • Farmers often prefer neonicotinoid insecticides due to their effectiveness in controlling pests.

  • Research indicates that neonicotinoid treatments may impact pollinator populations significantly.

Surface Forms

neonicotinoid positive

Morphology

neonicotinoid = nicotinoid (semi-transparent) = neo + nicotine + oid

The prefix 'neo-' suggests newness, but the specific application to insecticides is specialized.

Etymology

Neonicotinoid comes from three parts: neo- meaning 'new', nicotine (the chemical in tobacco), and -oid meaning 'like', so the word means a 'new' chemical 'like' nicotine that is used to control insects.