ovicide
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o·vi·cide
(ō′vĭ-sīd′)n.
A substance or agent that kills eggs, especially the eggs of insects, mites, or nematodes.
o′vi·cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.
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ovicide
(ˈəʊvɪˌsaɪd)n
(Zoology) the killing of sheep
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o•vi•cide
(ˈoʊ vəˌsaɪd)n.
a substance or preparation, esp. an insecticide, capable of killing egg cells.
[1925–30]
o`vi•cid′al, adj.
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