parasiticide
[ par-uh-sit-uh-sahyd ]
/ ˌpær əˈsɪt əˌsaɪd /
noun
an agent or preparation that destroys parasites.
adjective
destructive to parasites.
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Example sentences from the Web for parasiticide
It is useful also locally in rheumatic affections as a resolvent and anodyne, in acne, and as a parasiticide.
The parasiticide usually relied on is the officinal sulphur ointment of the United States pharmacopœia.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley
British Dictionary definitions for parasiticide
parasiticide
/ (ˌpærəˈsɪtɪˌsaɪd) /
noun
any substance capable of destroying parasites
adjective
destructive to parasites
Derived forms of parasiticide
parasiticidal, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for parasiticide
parasiticide
[ păr′ə-sĭt′ĭ-sīd′ ]
n.
An agent or preparation used to destroy parasites.
adj.
Destructive to parasites.
Other words from parasiticide
par′a•sit′i•cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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