adulticide
|a-dult-i-cide|
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/əˈdʌltɪsaɪd/
kills adult insects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adulticide' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adultus,' where 'adultus' meant 'grown up,' and the suffix '-cide' from Latin 'caedere' meant 'to kill.'
Historical Evolution
'adultus' combined with '-cide' to form the modern English word 'adulticide.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to kill adult insects,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent used to kill adult insects.
The city used an adulticide to control the mosquito population.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 09:21