acaricidal
|a-car-i-cid-al|
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/əˌkærɪˈsaɪdəl/
mite/tick killer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acaricidal' originates from the combination of 'acari' (referring to mites and ticks) and the suffix '-cidal' (meaning 'killing').
Historical Evolution
'Acaricidal' was formed in modern English by combining 'acari' with '-cidal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'killing mites or ticks', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a substance that kills mites or ticks.
The acaricidal spray was effective in eliminating the tick infestation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 12:06