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pediculicide

pediculicide

9.9
A shampoo or other product that kills lice on hair
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛdɪˈkjuːlɪˌsaɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pediculicida
  • Always follow the instructions carefully when using a pediculicide on children.

Examples

  • Many pediculicides are available over the counter, but some require a prescription.

  • Don't forget to use pediculicide!

  • The doctor recommended applying a pediculicide shampoo to eliminate the lice infestation.

  • A pediculicide is necessary.

  • To treat head lice effectively, many parents choose to use a pediculicide shampoo that targets these pests.

  • The doctor recommended a pediculicide that is safe for children to eliminate the lice infestation.

  • After using the pediculicide, it is important to comb through the hair to remove any dead lice and nits.

How Effective

pediculicide
  • Specialized
9.9
shampoo
89 1.0

Surface Forms

pediculicide singular
pediculicides plural

Morphology

pediculicide = pedicul + cide

This is a classical combining form plus the suffix -cide, but pedicul- is not a transparent standalone English word, so the meaning is not recoverable for an average learner from its parts.

Etymology

Pediculicide comes from two parts: pedicul- meaning 'louse' and -cide meaning 'killer', the same -cide you see in pesticide. So a pediculicide is a product used to kill lice.