macrovivcide
A chemical agent or substance specifically formulated to kill large living organisms, such as invasive macro-fauna or predatory pests. It is typically employed in large-scale ecological management or high-level biological containment to eliminate organisms visible to the naked eye.
Exemples
3 sur 5The gardener realized he needed a macrovivcide to deal with the invasive giant snails taking over the yard.
The gardener realized he needed a macrovivcide to deal with the invasive giant snails taking over the yard.
The environmental agency has approved the use of a targeted macrovivcide to eliminate the non-native carp species from the river system.
The environmental agency has approved the use of a targeted macrovivcide to eliminate the non-native carp species from the river system.
I think we're going to need a serious macrovivcide if we want to get rid of those huge rodents in the warehouse.
I think we're going to need a serious macrovivcide if we want to get rid of those huge rodents in the warehouse.
Synonymes
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Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of MACRO (large) + VIV (life) + CIDE (killer). It is a 'killer of large life forms.'
Quiz rapide
The park rangers decided that a specialized _______ was necessary to control the population of invasive wild boars.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : macrovivcide
Exemples
The gardener realized he needed a macrovivcide to deal with the invasive giant snails taking over the yard.
everydayThe gardener realized he needed a macrovivcide to deal with the invasive giant snails taking over the yard.
The environmental agency has approved the use of a targeted macrovivcide to eliminate the non-native carp species from the river system.
formalThe environmental agency has approved the use of a targeted macrovivcide to eliminate the non-native carp species from the river system.
I think we're going to need a serious macrovivcide if we want to get rid of those huge rodents in the warehouse.
informalI think we're going to need a serious macrovivcide if we want to get rid of those huge rodents in the warehouse.
The study analyzes the long-term impact of macrovivcide runoff on the local mammalian population within the sanctuary.
academicThe study analyzes the long-term impact of macrovivcide runoff on the local mammalian population within the sanctuary.
Our firm is investing in the development of a biodegradable macrovivcide to corner the eco-friendly pest control market.
businessOur firm is investing in the development of a biodegradable macrovivcide to corner the eco-friendly pest control market.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
broad-spectrum macrovivcide
broad-spectrum macrovivcide
targeted macrovivcide
targeted macrovivcide
macrovivcide resistance
macrovivcide resistance
Souvent confondu avec
A microvicide is designed to kill microscopic organisms like bacteria or viruses, whereas a macrovivcide kills large organisms.
This is a non-existent word often confused due to the root 'viv', which actually relates to 'vivacity' (liveliness) rather than 'cide' (killing).
Notes d'usage
This word is highly technical and specific to ecological and biological sciences. It should be used primarily when discussing the eradication of large animals or organisms as opposed to germs or insects.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often assume 'macro-' refers to the size of the chemical dose rather than the size of the organism being targeted.
Astuce mémo
Think of MACRO (large) + VIV (life) + CIDE (killer). It is a 'killer of large life forms.'
Origine du mot
From the Greek 'makros' (large) combined with the Latin 'vivus' (living) and the suffix '-cida' (killer).
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The park rangers decided that a specialized _______ was necessary to control the population of invasive wild boars.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : macrovivcide
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