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piscicide

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pi·​sci·​cide | \ ˈpīsəˌsīd, ˈpisə-, ˈpiskə- \
plural -s

Definition of piscicide

: a substance used to kill fish

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Other Words from piscicide

piscicidal \ ˈ⸗⸗¦sīdᵊl \ adjective

First Known Use of piscicide

1953, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for piscicide

pisci- + -cide

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The first known use of piscicide was in 1953

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“Piscicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscicide. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.

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