Adulticidal

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /əˌdʌltɪˈsaɪdəl/

Definitions of adulticidal

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case 'adulticidal' describes something that is intended to kill adults

Example Sentences

A1 Adulticidal products are used to kill adult insects.

A2 The adulticidal spray effectively eliminates mosquitoes in the area.

B1 The adulticidal treatment has been proven to be safe for pets and children.

B2 The adulticidal properties of the pesticide target specific adult pests without harming beneficial insects.

C1 The adulticidal effects of the medication are long-lasting and offer continuous protection.

C2 The adulticidal mechanism of action of the drug disrupts the reproductive cycle of insects, leading to population control.

Examples of adulticidal in a Sentence

formal The adulticidal treatment was effective in eliminating the adult mosquitoes in the area.

informal Using adulticidal spray is the best way to get rid of those pesky mosquitoes.

slang I heard that new bug spray is super adulticidal, it kills mosquitoes on contact!

figurative His sharp wit was like an adulticidal force, cutting down anyone who dared to challenge him.

Grammatical Forms of adulticidal

past tense

adulticided

plural

adulticidals

comparative

more adulticidal

superlative

most adulticidal

present tense

adulticidal

future tense

will adulticidal

perfect tense

has adulticidal

continuous tense

is adulticidal

singular

adulticidal

positive degree

adulticidal

infinitive

to adulticidal

gerund

adulticidaling

participle

adulticidal

Origin and Evolution of adulticidal

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adulticidal' is derived from the combination of 'adult' and 'cide' which comes from the Latin word 'caedere' meaning 'to kill'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that kills adults, the meaning of 'adulticidal' has evolved to also include actions or behaviors that harm or destroy adult individuals or populations.