BusinessAugust 24, 2026

nematicides

nuh-MAT-uh-saidz

Definition

Chemical substances specifically designed to kill, repel, or control nematodes, which are microscopic roundworms that can damage crops.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'nema' (meaning 'thread') and the Latin suffix '-cide' (meaning 'to kill'). It entered scientific terminology in the 20th century to describe agents used to manage parasitic roundworm populations.

In the news

The word is listed among other types of agricultural chemicals, such as herbicides and insecticides, that are in demand for the upcoming crop season according to a supply manager at Grupo Agromave.

Brasil AgrochemShow Highlights Regulatory, Technology and Market Trends in Brazilian Agriculture

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