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parasiticide Definition

para·siti·cide (par′ə sit′ə sīd′)

noun

a substance or agent used to destroy parasites

Etymology: < parasite + -cide

parasiticide Related Forms
par′a·sit′i·ci′·dal adjective
parasiticide Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • appropriate: Diseases caused by external parasites should be controlled by appropriate parasiticides.