Larvasida
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A chemical substance or biological agent specifically designed to kill organisms in their larval stage, particularly insects like mosquitoes before they reach adulthood. This substance is applied to aquatic habitats to disrupt the pest's life cycle and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Synonyms & Variants
agen larvisida
Refers to the active substance or organism that functions as a larvicide, often used in scientific or technical contexts.
insektisida larva
Chemical substance used to kill insects at the larval stage.
obat jentik
A more casual and common term in society for larvicide, especially those used for mosquitoes.
pembasmi jentik
Descriptive term more easily understood by laypeople (EN)
racun jentik
Non-technical language emphasizing toxicity (EN)
insektisida
Broader term covering all insect life stages (EN)
pestisida
General category that includes larvicides (EN)
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is derived from the combination of the word larva, referring to the insect's post-egg developmental stage, and the suffix -cide, from the Latin cida meaning killer. In the Indonesian public health context, the use of “larvicide” is frequently associated with mosquito nest eradication programs to prevent dengue fever.
Real-world Usage
Kita harus rutin menaburkan larvasida di genangan air agar nyamuk tidak berkembang biak.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.