Acaricidal

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈraɪsɪdəl/

Definitions of acaricidal

adjective relating to or functioning as a substance or treatment that kills mites or ticks

Example Sentences

A1 The acaricidal spray effectively killed the mites on the dog.

A2 She used an acaricidal shampoo to get rid of the ticks on her cat.

B1 The acaricidal treatment was recommended by the veterinarian for the infestation.

B2 The acaricidal properties of the medication helped control the spread of the mites.

C1 The acaricidal solution was tested in clinical trials for its efficacy against various types of mites.

C2 The acaricidal agent was found to be highly effective in eradicating the mite population in the area.

Examples of acaricidal in a Sentence

formal The acaricidal properties of the new pesticide have been proven in laboratory tests.

informal I heard that the new bug spray is really acaricidal, so it should work well against mites.

slang This acaricidal stuff is like magic for getting rid of those pesky bugs.

figurative Her acaricidal attitude towards negativity helped her maintain a positive mindset.

Grammatical Forms of acaricidal

• past tense: acaricided
• plural: acaricidals
• comparative: more acaricidal
• superlative: most acaricidal
• present tense: acaricidal
• future tense: will acaricidal
• perfect tense: have acaricidal
• continuous tense: is acaricidal
• singular: acaricidal
• positive degree: acaricidal
• infinitive: to acaricidal
• gerund: acaricidaling
• participle: acaricidal

Origin and Evolution of acaricidal

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acaricidal' originates from the combination of the Latin word 'acarus' meaning mite and the suffix '-cidal' meaning killing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 20th century to describe substances that kill mites, the term 'acaricidal' has since become commonly used in the field of pest control and agriculture to refer to agents that specifically target and eliminate mites.