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antimosquito

antimosquito

3.5
A product used to keep mosquitoes away or kill them, like a spray
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈmɪskitoʊ/
translation icon : repelente de mosquitos
  • She always carries an antimosquito spray when hiking in the summer.

Examples

  • The hotel provided antimosquito nets for every bed in the room.

  • We sprayed an antimosquito solution around the campsite to prevent bites.

  • I bought an antimosquito spray for our camping trip.

  • The antimosquito device worked wonders last summer.

  • She applied an antimosquito spray before heading out for a picnic.

  • During the summer, many people rely on antimosquito products to enjoy their time outdoors.

  • He bought a new antimosquito device to keep the insects away while camping.

Synonyms

repellent
vsantimosquito
18 4.2

A chemical used to keep insects and other animals away

adds killing power for mosquitoes rather than only keeping animals away
insect repellent
vsantimosquito
3 3.2

A spray you put on skin or clothes to keep insects away

is used to kill as well as keep mosquitoes away
repellant
vsantimosquito
1 5.1

A chemical used to keep insects and other pests away

targets mosquitoes specifically and may kill them rather than only deter animals
insect repellant
vsantimosquito
  • US
2.9

A substance you put on skin or clothes to keep insects away

is used to kill or get rid of mosquitoes rather than only prevent landing

Antonyms

attractant
  • Specialized
1 5.9

A substance that makes animals or insects come to a place because of its smell

How Protective

antimosquito
3.5
insecticide
  • Specialized
26 4.1
repellent
18 4.2
mosquito net
4 1.6

Surface Forms

antimosquito singular
antimosquitos plural

Morphology

antimosquito = mosquito (transparent) = anti + mosquito

The noun use still transparently reflects 'anti-' plus 'mosquito', referring to something used against mosquitoes.

Etymology

Antimosquito is built from anti- 'against' and mosquito 'little fly', and as a noun it means a product that keeps mosquitoes away. So an antimosquito can be a spray, a net, or a candle that protects you from bites.