acaridan

əˈkærɪdən

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or given off by acari (mites or ticks)

“The acaridan properties of the new insecticide were studied in detail.”

2. adjective

relating to or given off by acari (mites or ticks)

“Acaridan mites were found to be a common pest in agricultural fields.”

Synonyms

  • acarine
  • arachnid

Antonyms

  • insectivorous
  • mollucid