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worming


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of treating animals or crops with wormers to kill or prevent the infestation of parasitic worms.

    - "Farmers often worm their livestock to prevent the spread of diseases."
    - "It's important to worm your dog regularly to keep them healthy."

Variants
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worm , wormed , worming , worms , worm into , wormed into , worming into , worms into , worm out of , wormed out of , worming out of , worms out of
Etymology
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The term 'worming' comes from the ancient practice of using earthworms or other types of worms to treat various ailments in animals and humans.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that earthworms were used as a treatment for intestinal worms in ancient Egypt?

  2. Worming is an essential practice in livestock farming to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure the health and productivity of the animals.


Related Concepts
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  1. Parasitic worms: Parasitic worms are multicellular organisms that live in or on a host organism and derive their nutrients at the expense of the host.

  2. Wormers: Wormers are medications used to treat and prevent infestations of parasitic worms in animals and humans.


Culture
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Worming has been a significant practice in agriculture and animal husbandry for centuries. It is often mentioned in literature related to farming and rural life.

How to Memorize "worming"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a farmer administering medication to his livestock.
    - Visualize the process of treating crops to prevent worm infestations.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'worming' with 'treatment' and 'prevention'.
    - Think of 'worming' as a way to keep animals and crops healthy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Worming keeps animals from getting harmed' to memorize the meaning of the word.


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