acaricide

noun

acar·​i·​cide ə-ˈker-ə-ˌsīd How to pronounce acaricide (audio)
-ˈka-rə-
: a pesticide that kills mites and ticks
acaricidal adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Large-scale habitat control or acaricide (tick-killing) treatment of wildlife, though possible, can be difficult or not cost-effective for homeowners. Joyce Sakamoto, Washington Post, 18 June 2018

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Word History

Etymology

acar(us) + -i- + -cide

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acaricide was in 1841

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Cite this Entry

“Acaricide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acaricide. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

acaricide

noun
acar·​i·​cide ə-ˈkar-ə-ˌsīd How to pronounce acaricide (audio)
: a pesticide that kills mites and ticks

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