What does "chemosterilant" mean?

A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction, thereby causing the population to collapse.

What is a synonym for "chemosterilant"?

Common synonyms include: antibiotic, antiseptic, defoliant, disinfectant, fumigant, fungicide.

Pronounced //ˈkɪiməʊ.stɛ.ɹɪlənt//.

/ˈkɪiməʊ.stɛ.ɹɪlənt/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction, thereby causing the population to collapse.

From chemo- + sterilant.