English word larvicidal comes from English -al, English larvicide
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -al | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Forms the names of aldehydes. Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also. |
| larvicide | English (eng) | (transitive) To treat with larvicide. Any pesticide that attacks the larval stage of an insect. |
| larvicidal | English (eng) | Killing larvae. |