1. a substance used to kill rodents such as rats and mice

Examples

• The farmer placed rodenticide in the barn to control the rat population.
• Many rodenticides contain anticoagulants that prevent blood clotting.
• Pet owners must store rodenticide safely away from dogs and cats.
• The exterminator recommended a professional-grade rodenticide for the warehouse.
• Some rodenticides work by causing internal bleeding in the target animals.
• The city banned certain types of rodenticide to protect wildlife.