Definition

Describing a substance that kills molluscs, such as snails and slugs.

Example

The farmer used a molluscicidal treatment to protect his crops from snails.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard that some plants can be molluscicidal and help keep pests away.

Really? That sounds interesting! How do they work?

They release substances that are fatal to molluscs, like snails.

That's a great way to control them without using chemicals!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Molluscicidal → It is formed from "mollusca" (from Latin *molluscus*, meaning soft) and "-cidal" (from Latin *caedere*, meaning to kill). The word describes something that kills soft-bodied creatures, specifically mollusks.

Memory Tip

Think of 'soft' ('mollusca') and 'killing' ('-cidal') to remember that 'molluscicidal' refers to something that kills soft-bodied animals like snails and slugs.

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