rodenticide

[ roh-den-tuh-sahyd ]

noun

1. a substance or preparation for killing rodents.

rodenticide

/ rəʊˈdɛntɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. a substance used for killing rats, mice, and other rodents

rodenticide

/ rō-dĕn′tĭ-sīd′ /

1. A pesticide used to kill rodents. Warfarin is a rodenticide.
2. Compare fungicide

Word History and Origins

Origin of rodenticide¹

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

Example Sentences

You should always avoid chemicals like pesticides and rodenticides, especially on the grass and low foliage that tortoises tend to munch on.

From Popular-Science