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o⋅vi⋅cide

  [oh-vuh-sahyd]
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–noun
a substance or preparation, esp. an insecticide, capable of killing egg cells.
Origin:
1925–30; ovi- + -cide

Related forms:
o⋅vi⋅cid⋅al, adjective
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o·vi·cide   (ō'vĭ-sīd')   
n.  A chemical agent that kills eggs, especially the eggs of insects.
o'vi·cid'al (-sīd'l) adj.
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Main Entry: ovi·cid·al
Pronunciation: "O-v&-'sId-&l
Function: adjective
: capable of killing eggs

Main Entry: ovi·cide
Pronunciation: 'O-v&-"sId
Function: noun
: an agent that kills eggs; especially : an insecticide effectiveagainst the egg stage
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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ovicidal o·vi·cid·al (ō'vĭ-sīd'l)
adj.
Relating to or causing death of an ovum.

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