rodenticide

[ roh-den-tuh-sahyd ]

/ roʊˈdɛn təˌsaɪd /

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noun

a substance or preparation for killing rodents.

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Origin of rodenticide

First recorded in 1935–40; rodent + -i- + -cide

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.