1. a chemical substance or agent used to kill nematodes (parasitic roundworms)
Usage: technical; agriculture

Examples

• Farmers applied nematicide to the soil to protect their crops from root-knot nematodes.
• The agricultural extension office recommended a nematicide treatment for the infested field.
• Nematicide products are available in both chemical and biological forms.
• Proper application of nematicide can significantly improve crop yields in affected areas.
• The effectiveness of nematicide depends on soil conditions and nematode species present.