Dewormer

Pronunciation: /duːwɔːrmər/

Definitions of dewormer

noun a substance used to rid animals of parasitic worms

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy dewormer for my cat.

A2 The vet recommended a dewormer for my dog's health.

B1 It is important to administer the dewormer to prevent parasites in pets.

B2 The dewormer was effective in getting rid of the worms in the horse.

C1 The dewormer prescribed by the veterinarian helped improve the animal's overall condition.

C2 The dewormer is a crucial medication in maintaining the health of livestock on the farm.

Examples of dewormer in a Sentence

formal The veterinarian recommended administering a dewormer to the puppies.

informal I need to give my dog some dewormer to get rid of those pesky parasites.

slang I heard that dewormer works like magic to clear up any worm infestations in pets.

figurative Sometimes we need a mental dewormer to clear out negative thoughts and beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of dewormer

• past tense: dewormed
• plural: dewormers
• comparative: more dewormer
• superlative: most dewormer
• present tense: deworm
• future tense: will deworm
• perfect tense: have dewormed
• continuous tense: is deworming
• singular: dewormer
• positive degree: dewormer
• infinitive: to deworm
• gerund: deworming
• participle: deworming

Origin and Evolution of dewormer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dewormer' originated from the combination of 'de-' meaning removal or negation, and 'wormer' referring to something that eliminates worms.

Evolution of the word: Initially used specifically for treating parasitic worms in animals, the term 'dewormer' has evolved to encompass a broader range of medications used to eliminate various types of internal parasites in both animals and humans.