Ovicidal


[oh-vuh-sahyd] /ˈoʊ vəˌsaɪd/

noun
1.
a substance or preparation, especially an insecticide, capable of killing egg cells.

ovicidal o·vi·cid·al (ō’vĭ-sīd’l)
adj.
Relating to or causing death of an ovum.

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