rodenticide

noun

ro·​den·​ti·​cide rō-ˈden-tə-ˌsīd 

: an agent that kills, repels, or controls rodents

Examples of rodenticide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Friends of Big Bear Valley reported that the Ojai Raptor Center — where Jackie is receiving care — was unsure what was causing the symptoms as of Tuesday afternoon, and were waiting on test results for possible lead, zinc or rodenticide exposure. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

The regular use of chemical rodenticides is a danger to humans, companion animals and wildlife. — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

The Ojai Raptor Center said test results are still pending for possible exposure to lead, zinc and rodenticides, commonly known as rat poisons. — Rene Ray De La Cruz, USA Today, 22 July 2026

In New York City, rodenticides were blamed for the 2024 death of Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rodenticide

noun

ro·​den·​ti·​cide rō-ˈdent-ə-ˌsīd 

: a chemical substance used to kill rodents

Medical Definition

rodenticide

noun

ro·​den·​ti·​cide rō-ˈdent-ə-ˌsīd 

: an agent that kills, repels, or controls rodents