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

Ultimately, a combination of pigeon herpes, rodenticide poisoning and a collision with a building ended Flaco’s life in 2024. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Jackie has also received treatment for possible rodenticide poisoning, although caregivers do not believe that is the primary cause of her illness. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

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

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