parasiticide

The definition of a parasiticide is a substance used to kill parasites.

(noun)

A worm medication that you give to your dog to kill internal parasites is an example of a parasiticide.

See parasiticide in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a substance or agent used to destroy parasites

Origin: < parasite + -cide

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See parasiticide in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An agent or preparation used to destroy parasites.

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