chemosterilant

English

Etymology

From chemo- +‎ sterilant.

Pronunciation

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

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Noun

chemosterilant (plural chemosterilants)

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