What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nematicidal
Example
The farmer applied a nematicidal spray to the soil to control the nematode population. [nematicidal: adjective]
Example
Nematicidal treatments can be effective in reducing nematode damage to crops. [nematicidal: noun]
nematocide
Example
The use of nematocides has been successful in controlling nematode populations in agricultural fields. [nematocide: noun]
Example
The nematocide treatment was applied to the soil to prevent nematode damage to the plants. [nematocide: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nematicidal is more commonly used than nematocide in scientific literature and research papers, but both words are technical terms used in the context of agriculture and gardening.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nematicidal and nematocide?
Both nematicidal and nematocide are technical terms used in scientific research and publications, and are therefore considered formal language.
