Definition

A substance used to kill mollusks, such as snails and slugs, often used in agriculture or gardening to protect plants.

Example

Farmers often use molluscicide to prevent snails from damaging their crops.

Conversation

Have you ever used molluscicide in your garden?

No, I haven’t. What is it exactly?

It's a type of chemical that kills snails and slugs.

Oh, that sounds useful! I might need to try it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Molluscicide → It is formed from "mollusca" (from Latin, meaning soft-bodied) and "-cide" (from Latin "caedere", meaning to kill). The word refers to a substance that kills soft-bodied creatures, specifically mollusks.

Memory Tip

Think of 'soft-bodied' creatures ('mollusca') being 'killed' ('-cide') by a molluscicide.

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