Antilarval

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Counteracting larvae. not-comparable

    "From 1890 to 1940, antilarval drainage operations, environmental measures and the use of chemical products (mineral oil, Paris Green) were the basis of vector control."

Example

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"From 1890 to 1940, antilarval drainage operations, environmental measures and the use of chemical products (mineral oil, Paris Green) were the basis of vector control."

Etymology

From anti- + larval.

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