rodenticide

English

Etymology

rodent +‎ -i- +‎ -cide

Noun

rodenticide (countable and uncountable, plural rodenticides)

  1. Any toxic substance used to kill rodent pests.
    • 1983, Terrell P. Salmon, Robert E. Lickliter, “Comparisons Between Vertebrate Pest Control Materials: Essential Considerations”, in Dale E. Kaukeinen, editor, Vertebrate Pest Control and Management Materials: Fourth Symposium, American Society for Testing and Materials, →LCCN, page 13:
      Since this type of control program tends to reduce the population before it spreads over large areas, it will likely result in the use of less rodenticide in the area.

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