Nematicide

Pronunciation
/neh-MAT-uh-side/
Category
Pest Control
Singular
Nematicide
Plural
Nematicides

Definition

A substance used to kill or control nematodes.

Etymology

From Greek 'nema-', meaning 'thread', and '-cide' meaning 'killing'.

Example

The nematicide was applied to the soil to control root nematodes.

Related Terms

  • Nematode
  • Pest
  • Control