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

Derived Forms

• ˌparaˌsitiˈcidal, adjective

Other Words From

• para·siti·cidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of parasiticide¹

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

Example Sentences

When warts are numerous and close together parasiticide applications can be daily made to the whole affected region.

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The parasiticide usually relied on is the officinal sulphur ointment of the United States pharmacopœia.

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

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It is useful also locally in rheumatic affections as a resolvent and anodyne, in acne, and as a parasiticide.

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