Chemosterilant
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɪiməʊ.stɛ.ɹɪlənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chemosterilant is a noun meaning (chemistry, agriculture) A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction, thereby causing the population to collapse.
Meaning
(chemistry, agriculture) A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction, thereby causing the population to collapse.
Word Forms
- chemosterilants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chemosterilizer, arrestant, bacteriostat, fungistat, chemorepellant, safener.
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