Zoocide

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The systematic or targeted killing of animals.

    "Much later, however, during the Permian period, there was a second act of zoocide, one which is less known and less popular among filmmakers ..."

  2. 2
    Any substance intended to kill animals.

Synonyms

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zooicide

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"Much later, however, during the Permian period, there was a second act of zoocide, one which is less known and less popular among filmmakers ..."

Etymology

From zoo- + -cide.

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