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rodenticide
[ roh-den-tuh-sahyd ]
/ roʊˈdɛn təˌsaɪd /
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noun
a substance or preparation for killing rodents.
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Words nearby rodenticide
rodded, Roddick, rode, rodent, Rodentia, rodenticide, rodent operative, rodent ulcer, rodeo, Roderic, Roderick
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How to use rodenticide in a sentence
You should always avoid chemicals like pesticides and rodenticides, especially on the grass and low foliage that tortoises tend to munch on.
How to turn your garden into a tortoise sanctuary|Natalie Wallington|September 21, 2021|Popular-Science
British Dictionary definitions for rodenticide
rodenticide
/ (rəʊˈdɛntɪˌsaɪd) /
noun
a substance used for killing rats, mice, and other rodents
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Scientific definitions for rodenticide
rodenticide
[ rō-dĕn′tĭ-sīd′ ]
A pesticide used to kill rodents. Warfarin is a rodenticide. Compare fungicide herbicide insecticide.
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