nematode
noun/ˈnɛmətoʊd/
Frequency rank: #19,123 most common English word
Meaning
A tiny, often microscopic roundworm found in soil, water, or as a parasite in plants and animals.
Example sentence
The scientist discovered that nematode had been damaging the roots of the crops.
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