pesticide

Noun
  1. A chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects) (synset 115004774)
    is a type of: chemical, chemical substance - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
    subtypes:
    • acaracide, acaricide - a chemical agent used to kill mites
    • arsenical - a pesticide or drug containing arsenic
    • insect powder, insecticide - a chemical used to kill insects
    • pediculicide - a chemical agent that kills lice
    • phosphine - a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
    • scabicide - a drug that destroys the itch mite that causes scabies
    • sheep dip - a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
    • spray - a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

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