amebicide
|a-me-bi-cide|
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/əˈmiːbɪˌsaɪd/
substance that kills amoebas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amebicide' originates from the combination of 'ameba' and the suffix '-cide', where 'ameba' refers to a type of single-celled organism and '-cide' means 'to kill'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'amebicide' was formed in modern English by combining 'ameba' with the suffix '-cide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a substance that kills amoebas', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to kill amoebas, especially those that cause disease.
The doctor prescribed an amebicide to treat the infection.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 02:51