amoebicide
|a-moe-bi-cide|
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/əˈmiːbəˌsaɪd/
amoeba killer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoebicide' originates from the combination of 'amoeba' and the suffix '-cide', where 'amoeba' refers to a type of single-celled organism and '-cide' means 'killer' or 'act of killing'.
Historical Evolution
'amoebicide' was formed in modern English by combining 'amoeba' with the suffix '-cide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a killer of 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 amoebicide to treat the infection.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/19 03:36