ascaricide

/ˌæskəˈsɛsaɪd/; /ˌaskəˈsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance or agent that kills or repels ticks, mites, or other small arthropods.

“The veterinarian recommended an ascaricide to remove the unwanted parasites from the dog’s coat.”

Synonyms

  • acaricide
  • parasiticide
  • tick killer

Antonyms

  • parasite promoter
  • parasitogen