chemosterilant

English edit

Etymology edit

chemo- +‎ sterilant

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈkɪiməʊ.stɛ.ɹɪlənt/ (UK)

Noun edit

chemosterilant (plural chemosterilants)

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

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