noun
- substances or agents used to kill parasites
Usage: medical; veterinary; agricultural
Examples
- The veterinarian prescribed parasiticides to treat the dog’s flea infestation.
- Farmers use various parasiticides to protect their livestock from harmful parasites.
- Modern parasiticides are more effective and safer than older treatments.
- The research focused on developing new parasiticides with fewer side effects.
- Agricultural parasiticides help control crop pests and improve yields.
- Some parasiticides target specific types of parasites while others are broad-spectrum.