rodenticide

[ roh-den-tuh-sahyd ]

noun

1. a substance or preparation for killing rodents.

rodenticide

/ rəʊˈdɛntɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. a substance used for killing rats, mice, and other rodents

rodenticide

/ rō-dĕn′tĭ-sīd′ /

1. A pesticide used to kill rodents. Warfarin is a rodenticide.
2. Compare fungicide

Word History and Origins

Origin of rodenticide¹

First recorded in 1935–40; rodent + -i- + -cide

Example Sentences

“Effective rodenticide products are necessary for protecting the health and safety of people, structures and businesses — including those responsible for food safety — from the diseases and property damage caused by rats and other harmful rodents,” Provost said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The order said that the filters are unregistered pesticides sold in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

From Los Angeles Times

The order said that the filters are unregistered pesticides sold in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

From Los Angeles Times

Wolfaardt said four to six helicopters will likely be used to drop up to 550 tons of rodenticide bait across the island.

From Seattle Times

Others included death by poisoning via rodenticide in the rats that he ate, and a fatal collision with a vehicle.

From Seattle Times