Definition of "pediculicide" []

• An insecticide that kills lice. (noun)

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• "In this study we compare the efficacy and safety of three topical pediculicides: a pediculicide containing melaleuca oil (tea tree oil) and lavender oil (TTO/LO); a head lice "suffocation" product; and"
• "The dimeticone product is a safe and highly efficacious pediculicide."
• "Follow the directions on the package for applying the medication, called a pediculicide."