Acarotoxic

/ˌækəroʊˈtɒksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Poisonous or toxic to mites; describing substances that kill or harm mites.

Etymology

From acari (mites) + -toxic (poisonous). Combines entomological terminology with toxicology to describe pesticide effects.

Kelly Says

Acarotoxic compounds are carefully engineered to kill mites but not harm humans—it's a chemical tightrope that pharmaceutical companies must walk to create effective anti-mite treatments.

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