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vermicide

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ver·mi·cide  (vûrm-sd)
n.
A substance used to kill worms.

vermi·cidal (-sdl) adj.

vermicide [ˈvɜːmɪˌsaɪd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any substance used to kill worms
vermicidal  adj

vermicide
a substance for killing worms, especially intestinal worms, in animals or humans. Cf. vermifuge.
See also: Worms
a substance for killing worms, especially intestinal worms, in animals or humans. Cf. vermifuge.
See also: Remedies
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.vermicide - an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines)
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect
Translations
vermicide [ˈvɜːmɪsaɪd] Nvermicida m
vermicide
nWurmmittel nt, → Vermizid nt (spec)


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