amoebacidal
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/əˌmiːbəˈsaɪdəl/
killing amoebas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoebacidal' originates from English, specifically from the combination of 'amoeba' and the suffix '-cidal', where 'amoeba' refers to a type of single-celled organism and '-cidal' means 'killing'.
Historical Evolution
'amoebacidal' was formed in modern English by combining 'amoeba' and '-cidal', following the pattern of other words like 'bactericidal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'killing amoebas', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of killing or destroying amoebas.
The scientist tested an amoebacidal agent in the laboratory.
Synonyms
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