miticide
|mi-ti-cide|
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/ˈmaɪtɪˌsaɪd/
mite killer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'miticide' originates from the combination of 'mite' and the suffix '-cide', where 'mite' refers to small arachnids and '-cide' means 'to kill'.
Historical Evolution
'miticide' was formed in the 20th century as a compound word in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a substance to kill mites', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical substance used to kill mites.
Farmers often use miticide to protect their crops from mite infestations.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/14 16:28