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Definition of pediculicide

pediculicide

/pəˈdɪk.jʊ.lɪˌsaɪd/
pe · dic · u · li · cide
Plural:pediculicides
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Adjective:pediculicidal
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pediculicide Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Capable of or pertaining to the destruction of lice.

Example

"A pediculicide treatment is often necessary to completely eradicate the pests from the scalp."

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• noun

1

A chemical agent, medication, or substance used specifically to kill lice.

Example

"The school nurse recommended an over-the-counter pediculicide to safely treat the child's head lice."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'pediculus' (meaning 'louse'), a diminutive of 'pedis', combined with the Latin suffix '-cide' (from 'caedere', meaning 'to kill').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pediculicide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pediculicide
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