noun
- Plural of nematocide; substances or agents that kill nematodes (parasitic roundworms).
Usage: technical; agriculture; veterinary medicine
Examples
- Farmers apply nematocides to soil to protect crops from root-knot nematodes.
- Several nematocides are available for treating parasitic infections in livestock.
- The effectiveness of nematocides varies depending on the nematode species present.
- Organic nematocides derived from plant extracts are gaining popularity among sustainable farmers.
- Veterinarians prescribe nematocides to eliminate intestinal roundworms in dogs and cats.