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单词 ovicidal
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Definition of ovicidal in English:

ovicidal

adjective ˌəʊvɪˈsʌɪdlˌɒvɪˈsʌɪdl
rare, humorous
  • That kills sheep; of or relating to the killing of sheep.

adjective ˌəʊvɪˈsʌɪdlˌɒvɪˈsʌɪdl
  • Of, relating to, or effective in the killing or destroying of eggs or ova, especially those of insects, mites, or other pests or parasites.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Stephen. From ovi- + -cidal, after ovicide
mid 19th century. From ovi- + -cidal. Compare later ovicide.

 
 

Definition of ovicidal in US English:

ovicidal

adjective
rare, humorous
  • That kills sheep; of or relating to the killing of sheep.

adjective
  • Of, relating to, or effective in the killing or destroying of eggs or ova, especially those of insects, mites, or other pests or parasites.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Stephen. From ovi- + -cidal, after ovicide<br>mid 19th century. From ovi- + -cidal. Compare later ovicide.

 
 
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