Vermicide

Pronunciation: /vər.mɪ.saɪd/

Definitions of vermicide

noun a substance used to kill worms or parasites

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy some vermicide for my pet's flea problem.

A2 The vet recommended using vermicide to treat the parasite infection.

B1 The vermicide proved to be effective in controlling the spread of worms in the livestock.

B2 The vermicide manufacturer claims their product is safe for both pets and humans.

C1 The government issued a warning about counterfeit vermicide being sold in the market.

C2 Research studies have shown the long-term effects of vermicide on the environment.

Examples of vermicide in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a vermicide to treat the parasitic infection.

informal I heard vermicide is really effective in getting rid of worms in pets.

slang My grandma swears by that vermicide stuff for deworming her cats.

figurative Education is like a vermicide for ignorance, helping to eradicate misconceptions and falsehoods.

Grammatical Forms of vermicide

• past tense: vermicided
• plural: vermicides
• comparative: more vermicidal
• superlative: most vermicidal
• present tense: vermicides
• future tense: will vermicide
• perfect tense: have vermicided
• continuous tense: is vermiciding
• singular: vermicide
• positive degree: vermicidal
• infinitive: to vermicide
• gerund: vermiciding
• participle: vermicided

Origin and Evolution of vermicide

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vermicide' originates from the Latin word 'vermicidium', which is derived from 'vermis' meaning worm and 'caedere' meaning to kill.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a substance that kills worms or parasites, the term 'vermicide' has evolved to also include medications or treatments that target a wider range of parasites in animals and humans.