chemosterilant en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈkɪiməʊ.stɛ.ɹɪlənt/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree New Latin chēmīader. English chemo- English sterilant English chemosterilant From chemo- + sterilant.
Meanings
- A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction, thereby causing the population to collapse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemosterilants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |