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acaricides

noun

plural of acaricide
as in insecticides

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  1. insecticides
  2. pesticides
  3. herbicides
Noun
  • Use Insecticides Control chiggers with insecticides like diatomaceous earth (DE), which is a natural insecticide that causes insects to dry out and die.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of insecticides
Noun
  • Detox Denim eliminates synthetic pesticides and harsh chemicals and prioritizes materials and designs engineered for longevity.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Think about environmental regulations, and limits on and banning certain pesticides.
    — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of pesticides
Noun
  • Pesticides and herbicides come under scrutiny In one of Ladera’s parks this month Brody’s father watched as volunteer researchers fanned out across the grass with shovels and latex gloves.
    — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Also, different herbicides may be needed to control the various types of weeds in your lawn.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of herbicides
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“Acaricides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acaricides. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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