1. of, relating to, or intended for the complete destruction or elimination of something, especially a pest or disease
Usage: formal; often used in technical or scientific contexts

Examples

• The city implemented an exterminatory campaign to control the mosquito population.
• Exterminatory measures were necessary to eliminate the invasive species from the ecosystem.
• The pest control company used exterminatory techniques to rid the building of termites.
• Doctors discussed exterminatory strategies to combat the infection.
• The exterminatory program successfully reduced the rat population in the warehouse.