vermicide

Meanings

• Noun

  A substance used to kill or destroy worms, especially in agriculture.

  - "The farmer applied vermicide to his fields to get rid of the worm infestation."
  - "The use of vermicide has been banned in some countries due to its harmful effects on the environment."

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Variants

List of all variants of vermicide that leads to same result
vermicide , vermicides

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Etymology

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From Latin vermis 'worm' + -icide 'killer'.

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Trivia

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1. Vermicide was first used in ancient China to control the population of silkworms.

2. Some vermicides are toxic to humans and can cause serious health problems if ingested or inhaled.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pesticide: A substance used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest, including insects, rodents, fungi, weeds, and bacteria.

2. Fungicide: A substance used to destroy fungi or prevent their growth.

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How to Memorize "vermicide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a farmer applying a substance to his fields to kill worms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of killing or destroying worms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vermin Dead' to remember that vermicide is used to kill worms.

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