nematocide

nematocide /nem·a·to·cide/ (nem´ah-to-sid?)

1. destroying nematodes.

2. an agent that so acts.

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nem·a·to·cide (nm-t-sd, n-mt-) or nem·a·ti·cide

n.

A substance or preparation used to kill nematodes.

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nema·to·cidal (-sdl) adj.

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nematocide

1. destroying nematodes.

2. an agent that destroys nematodes, including phenothiazine, piperazine, benzimidazole, the imidazothiazoles, the tetrahydropyrimidines, organophosphorus compounds and a wide variety of miscellaneous compounds, including the avermectins.