Word: nematicide
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ne
ma
ti
cide
Definition: Any pesticide designed to kill nematodes (roundworms).
Morphemes:
Affix: nemat-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nematode; unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
Affix: -cide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: killing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: caedō
Language: la
Decoded: caedo
Meaning: to cut, hew, kill
Affix: -a
Language: la
Decoded: -a
Meaning: agent noun