English word adulticide comes from English -icide, English adult
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -icide | English (eng) | |
| adult | English (eng) | A fully grown human or animal.. A person who has reached the legal age of majority, generally 18 years of age. Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.. Fully grown.. Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.. Vulgar or profane. (nonstandard, rare) To (cause to) be or become an adult. |
| adulticide | English (eng) | (transitive) To treat with adulticide. A pesticide designed to kill adult insects rather than their larvae. |