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acaricide

[ uh-kar-uh-sahyd, ak-er-uh- ]

noun

  1. a substance or preparation for killing acarids.


acaricide

/ əˈkærɪˌsaɪd /

noun

  1. any drug or formulation for killing acarids
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • a·cari·cidal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acaricide1

First recorded in 1875–80; acar(us) + -i- + -cide
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Example Sentences

You don’t need to use a pesticide, such as an acaricide spray, to get rid of mites, James says; wiping surfaces with a damp cloth once or twice a week should suffice.

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