1. having the ability to kill parasites
Usage: medical; veterinary

Examples

• The veterinarian prescribed a parasiticidal shampoo for the dog’s flea infestation.
• Researchers are developing new parasiticidal compounds to treat malaria.
• The parasiticidal properties of the medication make it effective against intestinal worms.
• Farmers use parasiticidal treatments to protect livestock from harmful parasites.
• The laboratory tested various parasiticidal agents against different species of parasites.
• This parasiticidal cream should eliminate the skin mites within a few days.