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单词 acaricides
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

acaricides

noun

plural of acaricide
as in insecticides

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • insecticides
  • pesticides
  • fungicides
  • herbicides
  • biopesticides
  • toxicants
  • germicides
  • microbicides
  • toxins
  • poisons
  • venoms
  • diseases
  • toxics
  • viruses
  • contagions
  • banes
  • cancers
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