nematicide

/nɛmətɪsaid/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance used to kill or control nematodes, especially in agricultural contexts.

“The farmer applied a nematicide to the soil to eradicate the parasitic nematodes affecting the crops.”

Synonyms

  • nematistat
  • nematocide

Antonyms

  • nematophile
  • nematophilic