Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parasiticide
Noun
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪˌsaɪd/
Definition
A substance that kills parasites.
Examples
- The veterinarian prescribed a parasiticide to treat the dog’s flea infestation.
- Farmers use parasiticides to protect their crops from harmful insects.
- Before traveling to certain tropical regions, it is advisable to take a parasiticide to prevent malaria.
Meaning
Parasiticides are used to eliminate various types of parasites that infest humans, animals, and plants.
Synonyms
- Antiparasitic
- Antiparasitic agent
- Insecticide
