1. a substance that kills parasites
Usage: medical; veterinary

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

Examples

• The veterinarian prescribed a parasiticide to treat the dog’s flea infestation.
• Farmers use parasiticides to protect livestock from harmful worms.
• The new parasiticide drug showed promising results in clinical trials.
• This parasiticide shampoo effectively eliminates lice and their eggs.
• The parasiticide properties of the plant extract were studied extensively.
• Researchers developed a safer parasiticide with fewer side effects.