miticide

/mɪtɪsɪd/; /maɪtɪsɪd/; /maɪtɪsɪd/; /maɪtɪsaɪd/; /mɪtɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical or substance used to kill mites, especially in agriculture.

“The farmer applied a miticide to the infested crops to prevent further damage.”

2. noun

A pesticide that is specifically used to kill or control mites.

“The entomologist studied the effects of the new miticide on mite populations.”

Synonyms

  • acaricide
  • insecticide

Antonyms

  • miticide-inhibitor
  • miticide-neutralizer