Definition

Noun: 1. A liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites: A chemical bath used in the husbandry of sheep to protect them from external parasites such as ticks, lice, and mites. The process involves immersing the sheep in the mixture.

Usage

• The term "sheep dip" refers specifically to the liquid preparation itself and the associated process or facility.
• It is a compound noun, typically used in agricultural and veterinary contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer prepared the sheep dip before shearing season.
  • Regulations govern the safe disposal of used sheep dip.

Advanced Usage

• As a facility: The term can also refer to the trench, bath, or enclosure where the dipping takes place.
  • The old stone sheep dip is still at the edge of the field.

Variants and Related Words

• Sheep-dipping (noun): The act or process of immersing sheep in a parasiticidal bath.
  • Sheep-dipping is an essential part of flock management.

Synonyms

• Parasiticide dip: A more general term for a chemical bath used to kill parasites on livestock.
• Stock dip: A broader term that can include similar treatments for other animals.

Notes

• "Sheep dip" is a closed compound noun. Its meaning is specific and should not be confused with the separate words "sheep" and "dip".
• Historically, arsenic-based solutions were common; modern sheep dips often contain synthetic pyrethroids or organophosphates.

Noun

1. a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites