parasiticide

[par-uh-sit-uh-sahyd]

noun

1. an agent or preparation that destroys parasites.

adjective

1. destructive to parasites.

parasiticide

/ ˌpærəˈsɪtɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. any substance capable of destroying parasites

adjective

1. destructive to parasites

Other Word Forms

• parasiticidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of parasiticide¹

First recorded in 1860–65; parasite + -i- + -cide

Example Sentences

Once Mr. Bow spotted the lice, he escorted me to a delousing shower room in the hospital and I washed with a parasiticide that smelled like licorice.

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This excellent parasiticide may perhaps be equally endowed with anti-typhic properties.

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The drug is a feeble parasiticide, and has been used locally in the treatment of ringworm.

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Pharmacology and Therapeutics.—Carbolic acid is an efficient parasiticide, and is largely used in destroying the fungus of ringworm and of the skin disease known as pityriasis versicolor.

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The powdered seeds make a useful parasiticide especially when used on the scalp, but it is necessary to avoid getting any of the drug in the eyes on account of its irritant effect.

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