larvicide

[ lahr-vuh-sahyd ]

noun
  1. an agent for killing larvae.

Origin of larvicide

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; larv(a) + -i- + -cide

Other words from larvicide

  • lar·vi·cid·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for larvicide

larvicide

/ (ˈlɑːvɪˌsaɪd) /


noun
  1. a chemical used for killing larvae

Derived forms of larvicide

  • larvicidal, adjective

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