Antilarval
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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