chemosterilant

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

chemo- +‎ sterilant

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪiməʊ.stɛ.ɹɪlənt/ (UK)

Noun[edit]

chemosterilant (plural chemosterilants)

  1. (chemistry, agriculture) A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction, thereby causing the population to collapse.
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