bug zapper

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noun
Definitions
  • An electrical discharge insect control device that attracts flying insects with ultraviolet light and electrocutes ("zaps") them with a high voltage.

Etymology

Compound from English bug (especially in computing, A problem that needs fixing, enthusiast, something terrifying) + English zapper.

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zapper

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