Acaracide (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical agent used to kill mites.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The veterinarian prescribed an acaracide to treat the severe mite infestation in the dog's ears.
- Farmers applied an acaracide to their crops to control the spread of spider mites.
- Researchers developed a new acaracide that was safer for humans and the environment.
- The acaracide used in the experiment effectively eliminated the mite population within a week.
- Acaracides are commonly used in poultry farming to prevent the spread of mites that can cause anemia in chickens.