acaricide

American

[uh-kar-uh-sahyd, ak-er-uh-] / əˈkær əˌsaɪd, ˈæk ər ə- /

noun

a substance or preparation for killing acarids.

acaricide British

/ əˈkærɪˌsaɪd /

noun

any drug or formulation for killing acarids

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Other Word Forms

acaricidal adjective

Etymology

Origin of acaricide

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

Example Sentences

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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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