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vermicide
[ vur-muh-sahyd ]
noun
- a substance or agent used to kill worms, especially a drug used to kill parasitic intestinal worms.
vermicide
/ ˈvɜːmɪˌsaɪd /
noun
- any substance used to kill worms
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Derived Forms
- ˌvermiˈcidal, adjective
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Other Words From
- vermi·cidal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vermicide1
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Example Sentences
The search should be preceded by a vermicide and a brisk purge.
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