eradicant
Definitions
A substance that serves to eradicate an infestation.
Examples
“If inclement weather delays a scheduled protectant spray, apply⟳ an eradicant when conditions permit⟳ but within the kickback period.”
“Some eradicants act by blocking spore production and reducing the potential of established infections to serve⟳ as sources of secondary inoculum for new infections.”
“Usually, these eradicants exhibit a wide range of control⟳ over many organisms, and are detrimental to the crop as well.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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