chemosterilant

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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.