soil sterilant

noun

A chemical that temporarily or permanently prevents the growth of all plants and animals, depending on the chemical.

Meanings

nounsoil sterilant (plural soil sterilants)

plural soil sterilants

  1. A chemical that temporarily or permanently prevents the growth of all plants and animals, depending on the chemical.
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