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vermicide

noun
ver·​mi·​cide | \ ˈvÉ™r-mÉ™-ËŒsÄ«d How to pronounce vermicide (audio) \

Definition of vermicide

: an agent that destroys worms

First Known Use of vermicide

1849, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vermicide

borrowed from French, from vermi- vermi- + -cide -cide

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vermicide

noun
ver·​mi·​cide | \ ˈvÉ™r-mÉ™-ËŒsÄ«d How to pronounce vermicide (audio) \

Medical Definition of vermicide

: an agent that destroys worms especially : anthelmintic

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