parasiticide
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parasiticide (ˌpærəˈsɪtɪˌsaɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any substance capable of destroying parasites |
| —adj | |
| 2. | destructive to parasites |
| parasiti'cidal | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
parasiticide par·a·sit·i·cide (pār'ə-sĭt'ĭ-sīd')
n.
An agent or a preparation used to destroy parasites. adj.
Destructive to parasites.
par'a·sit'i·cid'al (-sīd'l) adj.
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Example sentences
While formalin has proven to be an effective parasiticide, it is not a cure-all, nor the drug-of-choice in all situations.
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