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单词 acaricide
释义

acaricide

noun

acar·​i·​cide ə-ˈker-ə-ˌsīd How to pronounce acaricide (audio)
-ˈka-rə-
: a pesticide that kills mites and ticks
acaricidal
ə-ˌker-ə-ˈsī-dᵊl How to pronounce acaricide (audio)
-ˌka-rə-
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Large-scale habitat control or acaricide (tick-killing) treatment of wildlife, though possible, can be difficult or not cost-effective for homeowners. Joyce Sakamoto, Washington Post, 18 June 2018

Word History

Etymology

acar(us) + -i- + -cide

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

acaricide

noun

acar·​i·​cide ə-ˈkar-ə-ˌsīd How to pronounce acaricide (audio)
: a pesticide that kills mites and ticks

acaricide

noun

as in insecticide

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • insecticide
  • pesticide
  • herbicide
  • fungicide
  • biopesticide
  • toxicant
  • germicide
  • toxin
  • microbicide
  • toxic
  • poison
  • disease
  • virus
  • venom
  • contagion
  • bane
  • cancer
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