larvae-toxic
|lar-vae-tox-ic|
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/ˈlɑːrvi ˈtɑːksɪk/
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/ˈlɑːvi ˈtɒksɪk/
harmful to larvae
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'larvae-toxic' is a modern compound formed from 'larvae' (the plural of 'larva', from Latin 'larva' meaning 'ghost, mask') and 'toxic' (from Latin 'toxicum', meaning 'poison').
Historical Evolution
'Larvae-toxic' is a recent scientific term, combining 'larvae' and 'toxic' to describe substances harmful to larvae.
Meaning Changes
Initially, the components meant 'relating to larvae' and 'poisonous', and together now mean 'poisonous to larvae'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
toxic or harmful specifically to larvae (the immature form of insects).
This pesticide is larvae-toxic and should not be used near bee colonies.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 14:31