ro·den·ti·cide

(rō-dĕn′tĭ-sīd′)

A substance or agent used to kill rodents.

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rodenticide

(rəʊˈdɛntɪˌsaɪd)

(Elements & Compounds) a substance used for killing rats, mice, and other rodents

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ro•den•ti•cide

(roʊˈdɛn təˌsaɪd)

n.

a substance for killing rodents.

[1935–40]

rodenticide

a substance that kills rodents.

ro·den·ti·cide

n. rodenticida, agente que destruye roedores.

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rodenticide

n rodenticida m

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