1. substances or agents that kill worms, especially parasitic worms
Usage: medical; veterinary

Examples

• The veterinarian prescribed vermicides to treat the dog’s intestinal worms.
• Modern vermicides are much safer than older treatments for parasitic infections.
• Farmers use vermicides to protect livestock from harmful parasites.
• The doctor explained that vermicides work by disrupting the worms’ nervous systems.
• Some herbal remedies are claimed to act as natural vermicides.
• The effectiveness of different vermicides varies depending on the type of worm.