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anti–mosquito

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adjective an·ti–mos·qui·to \ˌan-tē-mə-ˈskē-(ˌ)tō, ˌan-tī-\

variants: or less commonly

antimosquito

Definition of anti–mosquito

: destroying, repelling, or protecting against mosquitos anti-mosquito pesticides an anti-mosquito lotion

First Known Use of anti–mosquito

1844

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