formicide

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English

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Etymology

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Combining form of Latin formīca (ant) +‎ -cide.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɔːmɪsʌɪd/
  • Audio (UK):(file)

Noun

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formicide (plural formicides)

  1. A substance that kills ants
  2. The killing of ants
    • 2011, Steven Pinker, The Better Angels of Our Nature, Penguin, published 2012, page 599:
      Each category of formicide is driven by an utterly distinct motive. But if you were an ant, you might not care about these fine distinctions.

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Italian

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Noun

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formicide m (plural formicidi)

  1. formicide (substance that kills ants)